Amin Iqbal is a Pakistani television/film director and writer. He has directed several television series including Dil Muhallay Ki Haveli, Mannat and Deedan. His work as a director on Dushman e Jaan earned him a nomination for Best Television Director at the Pakistan International Screen Awards.
Amin Iqbal | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Occupation(s) | Director Producer Writer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | Direction in TV |
| Notable work | Dushman e Jaan (2020) Ishq-e-Laa (2021) |
Career
editIqbal started his career as a writer and director from Pakistan Television Network. He first directed and wrote the television series such as Biche Ge Ab Kese, Dobara and Imehaan.[1][2] The first project of Iqbal which received positive response was Thakan which starred Saba Qamar, Tauqeer Nasir and Saba Hameed in leading roles and revolves around the issues of a working women in a patriarchal system.[1][3] He then directed Teri Raah Main Rul Gai, Meri Dulari and Dil Muhallay Ki Haveli, all of which featured Yumna Zaidi and Sami Khan as a lead couple and earned him further recognition.[3][4] Iqbal then directed three other projects for Geo Entertainment; Meri Zindagi Hai Tu, which revolves around the obsession of a girl with her aunt's fiancé, Mannat, a love story of a pressurised relationship and Dilfareb, love triangle themed penned by Zafar Mairaj which further established his career as a director.[1][5]
In 2018, he directed Mohib Mirza and Sanam Saeed starrer Deedan which revolves around the love story of two individuals and was shot in the Hunza Valley. The series was praised for its aesthetics and visuals.[3][6][7] His next project Dushman e Jaan met with reviews from critics and audience, earned him critical acclaim and became first critical success of his career.[7][8][9] Iqbal's recently directed Ishq E Laa starring Sajal Aly, Yumna Zaidi and Azaan Sami Khan is currently airing on Hum TV.[10][11]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Dobara | PTV Home | Writer also[1] |
| 2010 | Bichre Ge Ab Kese | writer only[1] | |
| 2011 | Imtehaan | Writer only[1] | |
| 2012 | Thakan | ARY Digital | [3] |
| 2012 | Teri Raah Main Rul Gai | Urdu 1 | [3] |
| 2013 | Meri Dulari | Geo Entertainment | [14] |
| 2013 | Dil Mohallay Ki Haveli | [1] | |
| 2013 | Meri Zindagi Hai Tu | [1] | |
| 2014 | Uff Yeh Mohabbat | ||
| 2015 | Dilfareb | ||
| 2015 | Agar Ho Sakay To | Urdu 1 | [1] |
| 2015 | Maan | Hum TV | |
| 2015 | Khoat | ARY Digital | [1] |
| 2016 | Mannat | Geo Entertainment | [5] |
| 2017 | Begangi | A-Plus TV | |
| 2018 | Deedan | [15] | |
| 2020 | Dushman e Jaan | ARY Digital | [16] |
| 2021 | Ishq E Laa | Hum TV | [11] |
| 2022 | Wabaal |
Awards and nominations
edit- Nominated - 2nd Pakistan International Screen Awards - Best Television Director - Dushman e Jaan[17]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "It is important for characters to break down and grow again: Amin Iqbal". Daily Times. 17 May 2020.
- ^ "Dobara drama PTV Home (profile on Pakistani.pk)". Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Buraq Shabbir. "Sanam Saeed and Mohib Mirza starrer Deedan is a unique tale". The News. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Teri Rah Mein Rul Gai Way Urdu 1 Drama Becoming Famous". Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ a b Muhammad Nasir (20 November 2016). "'Mannat' starts on Geo TV today". The News.
- ^ Muhammad Ali (7 January 2019). "'Deedan' is my personal favourite directorial work': Amin Iqbal". daily times.
- ^ a b "Deedan director Amin Iqbal is working on another TV serial". Dawn Images. 8 November 2018.
- ^ Sadaf Haider (2021-01-11). "What we want to see more of on television in 2021".
- ^ Sadaf Haider (July 7, 2020). "Dushman-e-Jaan might be the best drama on television you're not watching". Dawn Images.
- ^ "Adnan Samad Khan to star in Amin Iqbal's 'Ishaq e La'". Something Haute. 31 May 2021.
- ^ a b Staff, Images (15 January 2022). "Azaan Sami Khan bids farewell to Sajal Aly's 'powerful' character Shanaya in Ishq-e-Laa". Dawn Images. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ Amna Zubair (6 March 2019). "Here is the latest update on Ahsan Khan and Ayesha Omar's 'Rehbara'". Galaxy Lollywood.
- ^ "Ayesha Omar and Ahsan Khan to star in upcoming rom-com Rehbra". Dawn Images. November 18, 2016.
- ^ "Director Amin Iqbal Says Women is Highly Regarded in All Relation". 5 July 2013. Archived from the original on 2015-05-06.
- ^ Irfan ul Haq (22 September 2018). "I want to bring our youth back to watching Pakistani dramas, says Deedan director Amin Iqbal". Dawn Images.
- ^ "Dushman will feature Tooba Siddqui as a "strong headed girl"". The News. May 16, 2018.
- ^ "PISA 2021 announces nominations in 24 categories". Express Tribune. 6 September 2021.