Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar
Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar (Punjabi: خلیل الرحمان قمر) is a Pakistani writer, director, Urdu poet, lyricist and occasional actor known for writing 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.
Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar | |
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| Born | December 16, 1962 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
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| Years active | 1995-present |
| Known for | Meray Paas Tum Ho, "Sadqay Tumhare" Boota from Toba Tek Singh, Landa Bazar, Pyarey Afzal |
| Notable work | Sadqay Tumhare Pyarey Afzal Meray Paas Tum Ho Laal Ishq Zaroori Tha Song by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan |
Early life and career
Khalil ur Rehman Qamar was born in 1962 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. He studied in a government high school in Shad Bagh, 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. Khalil ur Rehman Qamar has written various drama serials but he is best known for his all time super hit dramas such as Pyarey Afzal (2013), Sadqay Tumhare (2014), and Meray Paas Tum Ho (2019).
Personal life
He wrote a drama serial Sadqay Tumhare which is based on his own real life love story during his teenage days.[1]
Khalil worked at the National Bank of Pakistan but retired as he wanted to pursue a writing career.[2]
In 1985, Khalil married his first wife Rubi Naz.[3][4]
Khalil ur Rehman married his second wife Rozina Qureshi, while being married to Rubi. Rozina is an actress & was previously married to actor Faysal Qureshi.[5] Khalil ur Rehman has a step daughter Hanish Qureshi, from Rozina's marriage to Faisal and has two children of his own with Rozina.[5]
His son Aabi Khan is an actor.[6]
Controversies
In mass media and live television panel discussions relating to women's rights issues, Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar supported conservative positions.
On March 3, 2020, Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar appeared on a Pakistani talk show on Neo News to discuss the Aurat March. When Qamar was speaking, Marvi Sirmed interrupted Qamar by shouting "Mera Jism Meri Marzi" (meaning "My Body My Choice"). Qamar getting frustrated by the interruption, began calling her shameful.[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".[8] Qamar was heavily criticized by politicians and prominent figures, while Geo TV suspended his contract.[8] Qamar said he was not stating anything, at the time of her speech, but she interrupted him.[9]
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[10] | Yes | No | |
| 2019 | Kaaf Kangana[11] | Yes | Yes | First feature film as director |
| 2022 | London Nahi Jaunga | Yes | No |
Television
| Year | Title | Actor | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Dastak aur Darwaza | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1999 | Boota from Toba Tek Singh[10] | Yes | No | Yes | |
| 2001 | Chand Pur Ka Chandoo | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2002 | Landa Bazar | Yes | No | Yes | |
| 2005 | Dil Hai Ke Diya Hai | Yes | Yes | Yes | also the producer |
| 2000 | Tum Yehi Kehna | Yes | also lyrics | ||
| 2009 | Dilli Ke Bankay | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2009 | Jab Hatheli Par Chand Likhna | Yes | |||
| 2010 | Muhabbat Har Muhabbat Jeet | Yes | also lyrics | ||
| 2010 | Uss Paar | Yes | Dil Hai Ke Diya hai | ||
| 2011 | Phir Kab Milo Gay | Yes | |||
| 2011 | Anokhi | Yes | also lyrics | ||
| 2012 | Adhoori Film Ki Poori Kahani | Yes | also lyrics | ||
| 2012 | Beopaar | Yes | |||
| 2012 | Man Jali | Yes | |||
| 2012 | Tumhain Kuch Yaad Hai Janan | Yes | also lyrics | ||
| 2012 | Main Mar Gai Shaukat Ali | Yes | |||
| 2013 | Bunty I Love You | Yes | |||
| 2013 | Love Life Aur Lahore | Yes | also lyrics | ||
| 2013 | Pyarey Afzal[12] | Yes | |||
| 2013 | Mian Biwi minus Love | Yes | |||
| 2014 | Sadqay Tumhare | Yes | Drama based on his teenage life | ||
| 2015 | Mera Naam Yousuf Hai | Yes | |||
| 2016 | Unsuni | Yes | also lyrics | ||
| 2016 | Zara Yaad Kar | Yes | Also lyrics | ||
| 2017 | Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai[10] | Yes | also lyrics | ||
| 2017 | Tau Dil Ka Kia Hua | Yes | |||
| 2017 | Laal Ishq | Yes | Sequel of Landa Bazar also featured lyrics written by himself | ||
| 2019 | Meray Paas Tum Ho[11] | Yes | also lyrics | ||
| 2021 | Public with Khalil ur Rahman Qamar | Yes |
References
- ^ Kinza Piracha (26 September 2020). "13 Popular Pakistani Dramas Based On True Events". brandsynario.
- ^ "All about Khalil ur Rehman Qamar". 27 June 2020.
- ^ Sachwani, Anusha (13 January 2020). "'Mere Paas Tum Ho' Writer Khalil-ur-Rehman Slammed for Second Marriage". Brandsynario. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
- ^ Khalil-ur-Rehman | Mere Paas Tum Ho - Writer | Aik Din Geo Kay Sath, retrieved 14 March 2020
- ^ a b "Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar's step daughter comes out in support of him against trolls". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
- ^ Kaukab Jahan (16 October 2019), "Kaaf Kangana Emerge Out of The Pain At Partition: Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar", Masala !. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- ^ Gulzar, Falah. "Pakistan: Director Khalil-ur-Rehman abuses journalist Marvi Sirmed on air for supporting #AuratMarch2020". Gulf News. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ Fida Hussnain. "Qamar Justifies His Act Of Misbehaving With Marvi Sarmad On TV". Dawn News.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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
- ^ "What 'Pyarey Afzal' did right". Dawn (newspaper). 25 August 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2019.