Jahanzeb Qamar
| Jahanzeb Qamar | |
|---|---|
| Native name | جہانزیب قمر |
| Born |
Jahanzeb Qamar 26 July 1976 Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Pen name | Qamar (قمر) |
| Occupation | Playwright |
| Nationality |
 Pakistani |
| Education |
FSc, Chemical Engineering, MA Urdu |
| Alma mater |
Air Base Inter College, Punjab University |
| Information | |
| Period | 2000-present |
| Genre | Social, Drama, Romantic |
| Dramatic devices | MacGuffin, Back-story |
| Debut works | Tapti Chaan (2002) |
| Notable work(s) |
Din Dhallay Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole Tere Ik Nazar |
| Magnum opus |
Din Dhallay Roshan Rastay |
| Works with | Pakistan Television Corporation-present |
| Awards |
|
| Website | Official website |
Jahanzeb Qamar (Urdu: جہانزیب قمر) is a Pakistani playwright, scriptwriter and drama writer.[1] Qamar started his career in 2000[2] after completing his bachelor's in chemical engineering, as a playwright from PTV Lahore center. He wrote many memorable plays including, Tapti Chaan for which he earned an PTV Best Independent Playwrighter Award in 2002, Jahanzeb considered Muneeza Hashmi his mentor and teacher due to her, Qamar entered Pakistan TV industry. His memorable plays are Din Dhallay, Ik Nazar Mere Taraf, Main Hari Piya and Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole. His long lasting relation with Pakistan Television Corporation has earned a great fame and reputed place in industry.
Personal life and education
Jahanzeb Qamar was born on 26 July 1976 in Sargodha, Punjab,[3] Pakistan, to a Muslim parents. He attended PAF Public School Sargodha and did matriculation with science subjects, later he attended Air Base Inter College and completed Fsc. with pre-engineering. Qamar earned his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Punjab University in 2000 and during his career he completed his master's in Urdu literature.
Work and career
Currently Qamar is serving duties as college principal in Sargodha at Misali Ravian College. Qamar started his career from PTV at Lahore center and wrote his first ever independent play Tapti chan for which won many awards, later he established himself as a lead male writer of PTV. Currently he is working on Pakistan's first ever children's drama serial Roshan Rastay on PTV Home.
Plays and dramas
Jahanzeb Qamar wrote many memorable plays:
- Tapti Chaan (PTV)
- Yaad Piya Ki Aye (PTV)
- Khwab Kinaray (PTV)
- Agar Tum Na Hote ()
- Jag Beti - Naseeb (PTV)
- Divane Muhabbat (ATV)
- Daasi (A Plus)
- Mohabbat Weham Hai (PTV)
- Teri Ik Nazar (Geo TV)
- Din Dhallay (PTV)
- Birhan (PTV)
- Dukh Bolte Hain (PTV)
- Mujhe Rang De (PTV)
- Deewan-e-Muhabbat - Love Story (Hum TV)
- Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole (PTV)
- Madawa (PTV Home)
- Bakra Puray Lakh Ka (Hum TV)
- Ishq Wala Love (Hum TV)
- Eid Kar kay Chale Jana (Hum TV)
- Ghar Ik Janat (Geo Kahani)
- Kya Payar Ho gaya (Hum TV)
- Roshan Rastay (PTV Home)
- Mahi Ray (PTV Home)
- Dil Chup Chup Roye (ATV)
- Malaika (Urdu1)
- Main Hari Piya (Hum TV)
- Sartaaj Mera Tu Raaj Mera (Hum TV)
- Jannat (Geo TV)
Awards
| Year | Play/drama | Category | Award ceremony | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Tapti Chaan | Best Playwright Independent Play | PTV National Awards 2003 | Won |
| 2008 | Jag Beeti - Naseeb | Best Writer Drama Series | PTV National Awards 2008 | Won |
References
- ↑ "Jahanzeb Qamar Bio". Video.Pk. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/JahanzebQamar.TheWriter/info
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/jahanzeb.qamar/about