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Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar
NationalityPakistani
EducationMaster's degree in commerce
Occupations
  • Playwright
  • Lyricist
  • Actor
  • Director
  • Producer
Known forMeray Paas Tum Ho, "Sadqay Tumhare"
Boota from Toba Tek Singh, Landa Bazar, Pyarey Afzal
Notable work"Sadqay Tumhare"
Pyarey Afzal
Meray Paas Tum Ho

Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar (Template:Lang-ur) is a Pakistani writer, director, lyricist and occasional actor known for such dramas as Pyarey Afzal (2013), Sadqay Tumhare (2014) and most recently the top-rated Meray Paas Tum Ho (2019-2020), as well as the 2019 ISPR-produced film Kaaf Kangana.


Early life and career

Khalil ur Rehman Qamar was born in 1962 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. He studied in a Government high school in Shadbagh, Lahore. He used to write in school too and did further studies in B.Com. MBA.

He started his TV drama career with Dastak Aur Darwaza and later produced a film Qarz (1997) which he also wrote. He also wrote the dialogues of Ghar Kab Aao Gay (2000), Tere Piyar Mein, Mukhra Chan Varga, Nikki Jai Haan but made his breakthrough with Boota from Toba Tek Singh (1999). Later, he used this style in his dramas Landa Bazar (2002) and Love, Life Aur Lahore.

Personal life

Khalil ur Rehman started his career in the National Bank of Pakistan but voluntarily retired as he wanted to pursue a writing career. Khalil married his first wife, Rubi Naz.[1][2] Later Khalil ur Rehman married his second wife Rozina Qureshi, while being married to Rubi. Rozina is an actress & first wife of actor Faisal Qureshi.[3] Khalil ur Rehman has a step daughter, Hanish Qureshi, from Rozina's marriage to Faisal and has two children of his own with Rozina.[4] His son Aabi Khan is an actor.[5]

Controversies

Qamar has received frequent criticism for the negative portrayal of women in his soap operas.[6]

On March 3, 2020, Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar appeared on a Pakistani talk show on Neo News to discuss the Aurat March. After the discussion, Qamar disrespectfully requested that no one interrupt him while talking, however, after a tense situation, the Pakistani human rights activist Marvi Sirmed said "Mera Jism Meri Marzi" (meaning "My Body My Choice") but Qamar called her shameful and made derogatory remarks about Sirmed's body according to Gulf News.[7] Agence France-Presse reported that Qamar said to Sirmed that "no one would even spit on your body" and that she was a "cheap woman" who should "shut up".[6] Qamar was heavily criticized by politicians and prominent figures, while Geo TV suspended his contract.[6]

Films

Year Film Writer Director Notes
1997 Qarz Yes No Also the producer
2005 Koi Tujh Sa Kahan Yes No
2010 Channa Sachi Muchi Dialogue No Also the lyricist for the film's songs
2017 Punjab Nahi Jaungi[8] Yes No
2019 Kaaf Kangana[9] Yes Yes First feature film as director

Television

Year Title Channel Actor Director Writer Notes
1995 Dastak aur Darwaza PTV Home Yes Yes
1999 Boota from Toba Tek Singh[8] PTV Home Yes Yes
2001 Chand Pur Ka Chandoo PTV Home Yes Yes
2002 Landa Bazar PTV Home Yes Yes Yes
2005 Dil Hai Ke Diya Hai PTV Home Yes Yes also the producer
2000 Tum Yehi Kehna PTV Home also lyrics
2009 Dilli Ke Bankay ATV Yes Yes
2009 Jab Hatheli Par Chand Likhna Indus TV
2010 Muhabbat Har Muhabbat Jeet ATV also lyrics
2010 Uss Paar ATV Dil Hai Ke Diya
2011 Phir Kab Milo Gay ATV
2011 Anokhi A-Plus Entertainment also lyrics
2012 Adhoori Film Ki Poori Kahani ATV also lyrics
2012 Beopaar Geo TV
2012 Manjali Geo TV
2012 Tumhain Kuch Yaad Hai Janan Geo TV also lyrics
2012 Mein Mar Gai Shaukat Ali ATV A-Plus Entertainment
2013 Bunty I Love You Hum TV
2013 Love Life Aur Lahore A-Plus Entertainment also lyrics
2013 Pyarey Afzal[10] ARY Digital Yes
2013 Mian Biwi minus Love Express Entertainment
2014 Sadqay Tumhare Hum TV Yes Based on his true love story with cousin
2015 Mera Naam Yousuf Hai A-Plus Entertainment Yes
2016 Unsuni PTV Home Yes also lyrics
2016 Zara Yaad Kar Hum TV Yes Also lyrics
2017 Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai[8] Geo TV Yes also lyrics
2017 Tau Dil Ka Kia Hua Hum TV Yes
2017 Laal Ishq A-Plus Entertainment Yes Sequel of Landa Bazaralso lyrics
2019 Meray Paas Tum Ho[9] ARY Digital Yes also lyrics


References

  1. ^ Sachwani, Anusha (13 January 2020). "'Mere Paas Tum Ho' Writer Khalil-ur-Rehman Slammed for Second Marriage". Brandsynario. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
  2. ^ Khalil-ur-Rehman | Mere Paas Tum Ho - Writer | Aik Din Geo Kay Sath, retrieved 14 March 2020
  3. ^ "Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar's step daughter comes out in support of him against trolls". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
  4. ^ "Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar's step daughter comes out in support of him against trolls". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
  5. ^ Kaukab Jahan (16 October 2019), "Kaaf Kangana Emerge Out of The Pain At Partition: Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar", Masala !. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  6. ^ a b c Agence France-Presse (7 March 2020). "Pakistan's 'biggest feminist' Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar under fire after sexist tirade". France 24. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  7. ^ Gulzar, Falah. "Pakistan: Director Khalil-ur-Rehman abuses journalist Marvi Sirmed on air for supporting #AuratMarch2020". Gulf News. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  8. ^ a b c Ifrah Salman (1 November 2017). "HIP Exclusive: Model Anushey Mughal to star as lead in Khalil ur Rehman Qamar's feature film "Kaaf Kangana"". hipinpakistan.com website. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  9. ^ a b Khalil ur Rehman Qamar is the biggest feminist around, as long as you're a 'good woman' Dawn (newspaper), Updated 24 December 2019, Retrieved 27 December 2019
  10. ^ "What 'Pyarey Afzal' did right". Dawn (newspaper). 25 August 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
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