Zafar Mairaj (Urdu, Balochi, Brahui: ; born 11 October 1968) is a Pakistani playwright, lyricist and short story writer. He primarily writes in Urdu but has also written in Brahui and Balochi. He has written more than fifty drama serials, plays and telefilms.
Zafar is known for Kabuli Pulao (2023), Muhabbat Ki Akhri Kahani (2023) and Dil Wali Gali Mein (2025).
Early life and education Zafar Mairaj was born on 11 October 1968 in Mastung, Balochistan, into a Baloch family.
He completed his matriculation at Helper Public School and intermediate studies at Tameer‑e‑Nau Public College, Quetta, before earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Khuzdar.
Career While pursuing his degree, Mairaj began writing short stories and opinion columns for local Urdu- and English-language publications and took part in literary events. After a short stint in journalism, he penned his first long-form television play, Amarbail, which aired on Pakistan Television (PTV) in 1991.
Filmography
Television series Year Title Notes 1991 Amarbail 1994 Shantul in Balochi language 1995 Shantul Safar 1996 Ajnabee 1997 Ijazat Dozakh 2001 Daddy Kisay Wakeel Karain 2002 Allap 2004 Werdi Masuri Mahnoor Sufaid posh 2005 Muqadddas Laadla 2006 Koh Zade Maa aur Mamta 2007 Pakistan Ka Matlab Kya... Television film Lyari express Vanee Shikwah Aurat Aur Char Devari 2008 Mehmaan Mann Se Pocho2009 Mulaqat Ishq Ki Inteha Darwaza 2010 Intezar Zafar Mairaj Ki Kahaniyan Ghar Ki Khatir 2011 Kesi Yeh Agan Palki 2015 Ashk Mehram 2016 Sangat2017 Dumpukht - Aatish-e-Ishq Munkir Qurban 2018 Lashkara 2019 Marham Inkaar 2023 Kabuli Pulao2024 Mann JogiMiniseries2025 Dil Wali Gali MeinRamadan special Biryani
Awards and nominations +YearCeremony / AwardCategoryProjectResult1996PTV AwardsBest Writer – Drama SerialShantul 1997Ijazat 2001Kisay Wakeel Karain 2003Indus Telefilm FestivalBest Writer – TV FilmMurad 2004PTV AwardsBest Writer – Drama SerialMasuri 20051st Indus Drama AwardsBest Writer – Drama SeriesMaa Aur Mamta 2006PTV Awards Best Writer – Independent PlayKohzade 2007Pakistan Ka Matlab Kya! Indus Drama AwardsBest Writer – Drama SeriesAurat Aur Chardiwari PTV AwardsBest Writer – Drama SerialLyari Express 2008Best Writer – TelefilmPehla Pathar 2010Best Writer – Drama SerialDarwaza
Lux Style Awards Ceremony Category ProjectResult 9th Lux Style Awards"https://fashioncentral.pk/fashion_events/9th-lux-style-awards-2010/ "Best Television Writer Darwaza rowspan="5" 10th Lux Style Awards"https://web.archive.org/web/20111108022835/http://www.rewaj.com/fashion/lux-style-awards-2011-nominations.html"Ghar Ki Khatir 16th Lux Style Awards"https://images.dawn.com/news/1177454" (16)Dampukht 17th Lux Style Awards"https://images.dawn.com/news/1179502" (17)Muqabil 19th Lux Style Awards"https://images.dawn.com/news/1182224" (19)Inkaar23rd Lux Style AwardsBest TV Play Writer (Critic’s Choice)Kabli Pulao
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