Farhat Ishtiaq
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Farhat Ishtiaq | |
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| Born | June 23, 1980 Karachi, Sindh |
| Occupation | Author, novelist, screenwriter |
| Language | Urdu |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Notable works | Humsafar, Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu, Diyar-e-Dil, Rehaai, Udaari, Yaqeen Ka Safar, Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum |
Farhat Ishtiaq (Sindhi: فرحت اشتياق) (born June 23, 1980), is a Pakistani writer, author and screenwriter. She is best known for her romantic novels Humsafar, Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu, Diyar-e-Dil, Dil se Nikle Hain Jo Lafz and Woh Jo Qarz Rakhty Thay Jaan Per. Her work mostly focuses on Pakistani society.
Background
[edit]She was born into a Sindhi family in Karachi, Sindh. Ishtiaq has a masters degree in civil engineering.[1] She made a choice to give up engineering in 2005 and devote herself to writing.[1]
Publications
[edit]Novels, books and short stories
[edit]- Humsafar
- Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu
- Mere Humdum Mere Dost
- Diyar-e-Dil
- Bin Roye Ansoo
- Jo Bache Hain Sang Samait Lo[2]
- Woh jo Qarz Rakhtay thay
- Woh Yakeen ka Naya Safar
- Safar ki Shaam
- Dil Say Niklay Hain Jo Lafz
- Kuchh Pagal, Pagal Sai
- Tum Hansti Achhi Lagti Ho
- Junoon Tha Kay Justujoo
- Khushboo, Baadal, Chaand, Hawa
- Abhi Kuchh Din Lagain Gai
- Mosam-e-Gul
- Aap Apnay Daam Mein
- Woh Ek Aisa Shajar Ho
Screenplays
[edit]- Humsafar (2011)
- Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu (2012)
- Rehaai (2013)
- Mere Humdum Mere Dost (2014)
- Dayar-e-Dil (2015)
- Udaari (2016)
- Bin Roye (2016)
- Yaqeen Ka Safar (2017)
- Yeh Dil Mera 2019
- Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum (2024)
Translations
[edit]Farhat Ishtiaq published the Hindi Edition of her Famous Novel Woh Yakeen Ka Naya Safar on Amazon.[3] She has also Published Roman Urdu Edition of her short story Rait se But na Bana.
Filmography
[edit]- Bin Roye (2015)
- Parwaaz Hay Junoon (2018)
Awards and achievements
[edit]- Hum Honorary Phenomenal Serial Award Best Writer Award for Phenomenal Serial Humsafar (1st Hum Awards 2013)[4]
- Best Writer Diyar e Dil (4th Hum Awards 2016)[5]
- Best Writer for Udaari (5th Hum Awards 2017)[6]
Lux Style Awards
[edit]| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
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| 13th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Writer | Rehaai | Nominated[7] |
| 16th Lux Style Awards | Diyar-e-Dil | Nominated[8] | |
| 16th Lux Style Awards | Udaari | Won[9] | |
| 20th Lux Style Awards | Yeh Dil Mera | Nominated[10] |
Controversially she was never nominated for her most successful drama to date Humsafar.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jo Bachay Hein Sang Samait Lo to be made into a drama". February 14, 2020.
- ^ "Farhat Ishtiaq to release Hindi edition of Yakeen Ka Safar". January 31, 2020.
- ^ "Hum Honorary TV Award". Dawn News. March 16, 2013.
- ^ "4th Hum Awards 2016". April 23, 2016.
- ^ "Sang-e-Mar Mar and Udaari win big at the Hum Awards 2017". 29 April 2017.
- ^ "13th Lux Style Awards". December 4, 2014.
- ^ "NOMINEES 15TH LUX STYLE AWARDS 2016". July 29, 2016.
- ^ "THE WINNERS AT 16TH LUX STYLE AWARDS 2017". April 19, 2017.
- ^ "https://tribune.com.pk/story/2324144/lsa-2021-winners-bayaan-and-pyaar-ke-sadqay-reign-supreme?" (20)
- ^ "https://web.archive.org/web/20170118100355/http://www.desifreetv.com/news/12th-lux-style-awards-2013-pictures-and-winners-list/"
External links
[edit]- Profile of Farhat Ishtiaq (The queen of love)
- Farhat Ishtiaq Says Goodbye To Diyar-e-Dil
- Pride of Pakistan: Farhat Ishtiaq
- A look back at the journey of Yakeen Ka Safar
- Farhat Ishtiaq : Official Website
- Farhat Ishtiaq on Twitter
- Official Youtube Channel of Farhat Ishtiaq
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