Ayub Khawar is a Pakistani poet, author, and television director. He directed many of the TV serials for Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) including Fishaar, Khawaja and Son, Pataal, Qasmi Kahani, and Gulzar Classics.
Ayub Khawar | |
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ایوب خاور | |
| Born | Ayub Khawar 12 June 1948[1] |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
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| Years active | 1976 – present |
| Known for | Director of TV situation comedy drama Khawaja and Son (1985) |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 2014 |
He is the author of more than 50 books. He also has been nominated two times at the Lux Style Awards for Best TV Director.[1][2][3]
Early life
editKhawar was born in Chakwal on 12 June 1948. He got his earlier education from there and went on to Karachi for higher studies. He got his Masters degree in Urdu literature from the University of Karachi.[1] As he finished his basic education in Chakwal, his father was serving in the Pakistan Army in Karachi at that time. He was asked to come to Karachi by his father to live with him. Khawar ended up finishing all his higher education in Karachi.[1]
Career
editTelevision career
editHis career in mass media spans over four decades, from 1976 to 2004[1] during which he served as head of projects, television producer, and director on Satellite and Terrestrial TV channels. Some of his directorial projects include Khawaja and Son (1985), Nashaib (1995), Pataal (2005), Qasmi Kahani (2007), and Gulzar Classics (2009).[1][4][5][6]
In 2022, he is serving as the project head of the popular comedy talk show Mazaaq Raat, which broadcasts on Dunya News. He is now settled in Lahore, Pakistan.[3][1]
Literary career
editKhawar started writing poems and poetry in his college days. By the end of his education, he was a well-known poet among literary circles. More than 50 books of his have been published which included both poetry and prose, while some of the poetry has been translated into English as well.[1][2]
He was first introduced to the Indian Urdu-language poet, lyricist and author Gulzar by Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi.[1]
Television
editKhawar has directed the following television series:[1][3][5]
- Fishaar
- Din
- Inkaar
- Girah
- Hisaar
- Pataal (2005)
- Nasheb
- Daldal
- Apney Prayey
- Ali Baba Aur 40 Chor (TV series)
- Khawaja and Son (1985)
- Ghareeb-e-Sheher
- Yeh Bhi Kisi Ki Beti Hay
- Kaanch ke Par
- Qasmi Kahani (2007)
- Gulzar Classics (2009)
- Dil Lagi (2004)
Selected bibliography
editAwards and honours
edit- Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 2014.[7]
- 2005 - Best TV Director at the 4th Lux Style Awards - for Pataal
- 2006 - Nominated - Best TV Director at the 5th Lux Style Awards - for Yeh Bhi Kisi Ki Beti Hai
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Muttahir Ahmed Khan (28 November 2021). "RENDEZVOUS WITH AYUB KHAWER". The Express Tribune (T-MAGAZINE).
- ^ a b c Arif Waqar (24 December 2017). "Can poetry be translated?". The News International newspaper (The News ON Sunday).
- ^ a b c d e f "Man of drama". Gulf News. 1 November 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ Hussein, Abdullah (2003). Downfall by Degrees. ISBN 9788187649397.
- ^ a b "Pakistan Top Ten best T.V Directors". Pakistan Tribe website. 11 November 2014. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ Omair Alavi (2 May 2022). "' پاکستانی ڈراموں میں 'اڈاپٹیشن' کا سلسلہ جاری رہتا تو لوگ آج بھی ناول پڑھ رہے ہوتے'". Urdu VOA. Archived from the original on 12 June 2022.
- ^ Pakistan Day celebrations: Men of letters, heroes decorated The Express Tribune newspaper, Published 24 March 2014, Retrieved 11 November 2023
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