Kashif Nisar
Kashif Nisar | |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Notable work | See Work |
| Spouse | Amara Kashif |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Awards |
Kashif Nisar (Urdu: کاشف نثار) is a Pakistani television director, producer and screenwriter. A nephew of Pakistani TV director Tariq Mairaj,[1] Nisar has carved his own niche in the industry. His work as television director has earned him recognition, along with numerous accolades for both his directing and screenwriting skills.
Career
He is known for directing drama serials. Kashif's most notable works are Dumpukht - Aatish-e-Ishq,[2] O Rungreza,[3] Ranjha Ranjha Kardi,[4] and Inkaar[5] for which he was nominated for several Lux Style Awards and a Hum Award.[6][7]
He won the Lux Style Award for Best Television Director for Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila and Ranjha Ranjha Kardi in 2019 and 2020, respectively.[8]
Work
Television
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| 2007 | Cousins | PTV Home | 
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| 2009 | Jinnah Ke Naam | PTV Home |
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| 2010 | Faseel-e-Jaan Se Aagay[a] | PTV Home |
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| Khuda Zameen Se Gaya Nahin | PTV Home |
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| 2012 | Mein | PTV Home |
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| 2013 | Kami Reh Gaee | PTV Home |
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| Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi | Hum TV |
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| Ghundi | Hum Sitaray |
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| 2014 | Kis Se Kahoon | PTV Home |
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| Sannata | ARY Digital |
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| Bay Emaan Mohabbat | ARY Digital |
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| Ek Mohabbat Kay Baad | ARY Digital |
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| 2015 | Dooriyan | Hum Sitaray |
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| Aasha | PTV Home |
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| Sangat | Hum TV |
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| 2016 | Dumpukht - Aatish-e-Ishq | A-Plus TV |
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| O Rangreza | Hum TV |
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| Intezaar | A-Plus TV |
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| 2017 | Pinjra | A-Plus TV |
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| Farz | PTV Home |
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| Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila | Hum TV |
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| 2018 | Lashkara | ARY Digital |
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| Ranjha Ranjha Kardi | Hum TV |
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| 2019 | Inkaar | Hum TV |
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| 2021 | Raqeeb Se | Hum TV |
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| Dil Na Umeed To Nahi | TV One |
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| 2023 | Jeevan Nagar | Green Entertainment |
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| Kabuli Pulao | Green Entertainment |
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| Working Women | Green Entertainment |
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Web-series
| Year | Title | Platform | Credited as | Ref(s) | ||
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| Director | Producer | Screenwriter | ||||
| 2022 | Mrs. & Mr. Shameem | Zee5 |
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| 2019 | Saat Mulaqatein | Nashpati Prime |
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| 2023 | The Pink Shirt | Zee5 |
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| TBA | Teen Tara † | Zee5 |
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2009 | Best TV Director / Khuda Zameen Se Gya Nahi Hai | Lux Style Awards | Nominated |
| Best TV Writer / Jinnah Ke Naam | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | Best Television Director / Mein | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Best Director Drama Serial / Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi | Hum Awards | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best Television Director / Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi | Lux Style Awards | Nominated |
| 2015 | Best Television Director / Sannata | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Best Television Director / Dumpukht - Aatish-e-Ishq | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Best Television Director / O Rangreza | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Best Television Director / Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila | Won | |
| 2020 | Best Television Director / Inkaar | Nominated | |
| Best Television Director / Ranjha Ranjha Kardi | Won | ||
| 2022 | Best Television Director / Raqeeb Se | Won | |
| Best Television Director / Dil Na Umeed To Nahi | Nominated |
Notes
- ^ Nisar directed the following episodes:
- Inkaar
- Ada-e-Sarfaroshi
- Ek Beti Ek Kahani
References
- ^ "Family of Aqleem Akhtar Rani | Reviewit.pk". Retrieved 26 September 2021.
- ^ "Dumpukht takes a dark turn". Something Haute. 18 October 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ Muhammad Ali (2 August 2017). "O Rang Reza Episode 1: A father-fixated girl and a mystical notion of love". The Nation. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ Gulbahar Yousaf (13 July 2019). "Ranjha Ranjha Kardi' unravels the harsh realities of life". Daily Times. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ Buraq Shabbir (31 July 2019). "Inkaar picks up pace in recent episode". The News. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "Strong competition Between Nominations". Showbiz Pakistan. 8 April 2014. Archived from the original on 8 March 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Lux Style Awards 2015 nominees announced". correspondent. The Express Tribune. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ "LSA 2020 results: 'Laal Kabootar', 'Ranjha Ranjha Kardi' win big". tribune. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Kashif Nisar to make film directing debut". Daily Jang. 6 March 2021. Archived from the original on 15 May 2023.
- ^ a b c Aamna Haider Isani (6 March 2022). "The unsuitable boy | Instep". The News International (newspaper).
- ^ "Rabia Butt confirms her next project with director Kashif Nisar". Magazine The Weekly. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "Kashif Nisar's upcoming drama serial 'Kabli Pulao' trailer out". Daily Times. 6 May 2023.
- ^ Jesse Whittock (3 October 2023). "South Asian Powerhouses Applause Entertainment & Zindagi Team For 'The Pink Shirt'; Streaming Drama Set For SXSW Sydney". Dead Line.
- ^ "Gohar Rasheed and Aamna Ilyas are set to shine in upcoming Zee5 web series 'Teen Taara'". Express Tribune. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
External links
- Kashif Nisar Biography on Video Pakistan
- Kashif Nisar at IMDb