Bee Gul

Bee Gul (Urdu: بی گل) is a Pakistani screenwriter and director. She wrote Films and TV plays like Talkhiyaan,[1][2] Pehchaan,[3] Kaun Qamar Ara, Firdous ki Dozakh,[4] most notably Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila and Raqeeb Se for HUM TV.[5]

Bee Gul
Gul at an event for Bunvat in 2018
Born
Bee Gul

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Alma materKinnaird College for Women University
Occupation(s)screenwriter and director
Years active2010-present
Notable workTalkhiyaan, Pehchaan, Kaun Qamar Ara, Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila and Raqeeb Se

Bee Gul's stories often deal with themes of Reality & Identity.[6] Hypocrisy is the underlying theme, involving bitter love & conservative values. Her work is often described as Artsy.[7] She has written women-centric plays that threw light upon social issues, especially those concerning Asian or Pakistani Women, that portrayed the power of a gutsy woman.[8] Her film Intezaar (2022) is out now in Pakistani Cinemas nationwide.

TV series

Ain[9] was a series made up of stories which explore all the various relationships that we go through in life; be they with people, with a special place, with God and religion or those of the spiritual kind. Picking up on a different ‘connection’ every week, the series will follow all sorts of relationships as they grow and transform. It could be a conflict between father and son; the ever-changing relationship between a husband and wife; the dynamics of sibling rivalry in a brother/sister relationship; the relationship between a character’s past, present and future or how a man’s love for God can reach extreme fanaticism. The series looks at the nature of human relationships from many different perspectives. And makes us realize that whatever the connection, no matter how deep or superficial, it will always leave an impact on our lives and inevitably make us who we are.[10]

In Talkhiyan the opening theme "Mujh se ab meri mohabbat ke fasaaney na kaho",[11] was based on a Sahir Ludhianvi's poem and serial itself was named after Sahir Ludhianavi's Book, Talkhiyan. Bee Gul won a LUX Style Award (2019) for Best TV Writer for Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila, a play that tackled the topic of sexual predators in normal households.[12] [13]

Telefilms

Bee Gul's first script Kaun Qamar Aara was a television film that aired on Hum TV's 2nd telefilms festival, centers on the issues of undivided India and brings to life a tale of a husband and wife during this time. This one-hour short story featured Pakistani actor Shakeel and Faiza Hassan. Kaun Qamar Ara was the only film that was nominated in every category at 2nd Hum Telefilm Awards.[14] Gul received Best Telefilm Writer Award for Kaun Qamar Ara.[15]

Filmography

As screenwriter
Key
† Denotes films that have not been released yet
Year Title Director(s) Notes Ref.
2016 Laloolal.com Khalid Ahmed streamed on ZEE5 [16]
2022 Intezaar Sakina Samo [17]

Television
YearTitleStoryScreenplayDialogueDirectorNotes
Dramas
2010-2011Kaun Qamar AraYesYesYesSakina SamoTelefilm / Hum TV
2012-2013TalkhiyaanYesYesYesKhalid Ahmed19 episodes / Express Entertainment
2012-2013Firdous ki DozakhYesYesYesKhalid AhmedTelefilm / Hum TV
2013-2014AinYesYesYesAdnan Wai Qureshi13 Episodes / Geo TV Entertainment
2013-2014Chup ka ShorYesYesYesMohammed EhteshamuddinTelefilm / Express Entertainment[18]
2013-2014Kitni Girhain Baaqi HainYesYesYesAngeline MalikGul wrote the most episodes of this series / HUM TV
2013-2014PehchaanYesYesYesKhalid Ahmed20 Episodes / Aplus Entertainment
2014-2015ZidYesYesYesAdnan Wai Qureshi24 episodes / HUM TV
2017JanaatYesYesYesFarhan TajammulA-Plus TV
2017-2018Dar Si Jaati Hai SilaYesYesYesKashif NisarHum TV
2018DilaraYesYesYesKhalid AhmedBOL TV
2021Raqeeb SeYesYesYesKashif NisarHum TV
‡ Working WomenYesYesYesYasra Rizvi[19]TBA
Other works
‡ Upcoming projects

Plays
  • Naql-e-Makani,
    Badshahat Ka Khatima     (A theatrical rendition of a short story by Manto and a play written by Rajinder Singh Bedi, both presented at NAPA auditorium. Dir. by Khalid Ahmed, 2013)[20]
  • Bedroom Conversations (2019), presented at NAPA auditorium. Dir. by Khalid Ahmed, 2019.[21]
  • Kal Agar Main Marjaoun, Vasl productions. Dir. by Khalid Ahmed, 2021.

Accolades
Ceremony Category Project Result
18th Lux Style Awards Best Television Writer Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila Won
21st Lux Style Awards[22] Raqeeb Se Nominated

See also

References
  1. "Talkhiyan - Reviews by desirantsnraves". Archived from the original on December 29, 2013.
  2. "A story of bitterness-Talkkhiyaan". Express Tribune. 6 December 2012. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  3. "Pehchan - Reviews by desirantsnraves". Archived from the original on July 14, 2014.
  4. "Telefilms That are worth to watch". Desi Rants. Archived from the original on March 9, 2015. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  5. Staff Report (January 19, 2021). "'Raqeeb Se' takes you on a rollercoaster ride of thrill and emotions". Daily Times. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  6. "Bee Gul Stories Themes and Influences". Desi Rants. Archived from the original on January 8, 2015. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  7. "Zid an upcoming Bee Gul Drama". Dramas Review. Archived from the original on November 24, 2015. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  8. "Bee Gul". Dramas Pakistani. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  9. "Ain TV series". TV.com. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  10. "Ain watch online". Women Central. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  11. "Talkhiyaan OST". Dramas Online. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  12. "LUX Style Awards (LSA)". The Express Tribune. 8 July 2019. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
  13. "One of the most profound points about the night was made by Bee Gul". Dawn News. 14 July 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  14. "And the Finalist are". Express Tribune. 21 May 2010. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  15. "Spotlight Hum Awards". Dawn News. January 23, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  16. "Did you know? Faysal Quraishi's comeback film will be Laloolal.com". Dawn Images. 4 October 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  17. "Teaser of Sakina Samo's Feature Film "Intezar" is Out!". Boxoffice Detail. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  18. "Express telefilms: Chup ka shor". dramasonline. November 10, 2013. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
  19. "Yasra Rizvi & Bee Gul join forces for a new project". Something Haute. April 19, 2021.
  20. "Double Bill: Back-to-back plays at NAPA depict realities of life". Tribune Pakistan. 18 April 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  21. "Bedroom Conversations is a window into the intense inner lives of nine couples". dawn.com. 11 December 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  22. "LSA 2022: And the nominees are". 23 November 2022.
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