Farhat Ishtiaq

Farhat Ishtiaq (Urdu: فرحت اشتیاق) (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. She mostly focuses on Pakistani society.

Farhat Ishtiaq
Born (1980-06-23) June 23, 1980
Karachi, Sindh
OccupationAuthor, novelist, screenwriter
LanguageUrdu
NationalityPakistani
Notable worksHumsafar, Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu, Diyar-e-Dil, Rehaai, Udaari , Yaqeen Ka Safar

Background

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

Novels, books and short stories
  • 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 Badal Chaand Hawa
  • Abhi Kuchh Din Lagain Gai
  • Mosam e Gul
  • Aap Apnay Daam Mein
  • Woh Ek Aisa Shajar Ho

Screenplays

Translations

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

Awards and achievements

Lux Style Awards
Ceremony Category Project Result
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
  1. Lakhani, Somya (2014-11-15). "Love Struck: Pak author on success of her TV show Humsafar". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  2. "Jo Bachay Hein Sang Samait Lo to be made into a drama". February 14, 2020.
  3. "Farhat Ishtiaq to release Hindi edition of Yakeen Ka Safar". January 31, 2020.
  4. "Hum Honorary TV Award". Dawn News. March 16, 2013.
  5. "4th Hum Awards 2016". April 23, 2016.
  6. "Sang-e-Mar Mar and Udaari win big at the Hum Awards 2017". 29 April 2017.
  7. "13th Lux Style Awards". December 4, 2014.
  8. "NOMINEES 15TH LUX STYLE AWARDS 2016". July 29, 2016.
  9. "THE WINNERS AT 16TH LUX STYLE AWARDS 2017". April 19, 2017.
  10. "https://tribune.com.pk/story/2324144/lsa-2021-winners-bayaan-and-pyaar-ke-sadqay-reign-supreme?" (20)
  11. "https://web.archive.org/web/20170118100355/http://www.desifreetv.com/news/12th-lux-style-awards-2013-pictures-and-winners-list/"
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