Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar (Punjabi: خلیل الرحمان قمر) is a Pakistani screenwriter, director, Urdu poet, lyricist and occasional actor and producer known for writing such dramas as Pyarey Afzal (2013),[1] 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.
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| Born | 16 December 1962 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
| Notable work | Meray Paas Tum Ho Sadqay Tumhare Boota from Toba Tek Singh Landa Bazar Pyarey Afzal |
Early and personal life
editEducation
editKhalil-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 followed by an MBA.[citation needed]
He wrote the drama serial Sadqay Tumhare based on his own love story during his teenage days.[2]
Professional career
editKhalil worked at the National Bank of Pakistan but sought retirement as he wanted to pursue a writing career.[3]
Family
editIn 1985, Khalil married his first wife Rubi Naz. They have a son and a daughter. [4][5] Khalil ur Rehman married his second wife Rozina Qureshi, while being married to Rubi. Rozina is an actress and was previously married to actor Faysal Qureshi.[6] Khalil ur Rehman has a stepdaughter, Hanish Qureshi, from Rozina's marriage to Faisal and has two children of his own with Rozina.[6]
His son Aabi Khan is an actor.[7]
Career
editKhalil started his TV drama career with Dastak Aur Darwaza (1995), that he wrote and acted in, 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).
Controversies
editFeminism and sexism
editOn 3 March 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"), a feminist slogan.[8][9] He made obscene remarks about Marvi’s body and also indulged in abusive name calling towards her. Qamar was accused of sexism and heavily criticized by politicians and prominent figures, while Geo TV suspended his contract.[9] Qamar said he was not stating anything, at the time of her speech, but she interrupted him.[10]
Abduction case
editOn 15 July 2024, Qamar was abducted when he was allegedly invited out by a fan late at night around 4:40am. His belongings were taken and a ransom was demanded.[11] Some Pakistanis called the abduction "poetic justice", saying that he was not abducted by men, but by women.[12]
Filmography
editTelevision serials
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| 1995 | Dastak Aur Darwaza | 
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| 1999 | Boota from Toba Tek Singh |
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| 2000 | Tum Yehi Kehna |
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| 2001 | Chandpur Ka Chandoo |
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| 2002 | Landa Bazar |
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| 2005 | Dil Hai Ke Diya Hai |
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| 2007 | Dilli Ke Bankay |
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| 2009 | Jab Hatheli Par Chand Likhna |
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| 2010 | Muhabbat Har Muhabbat Jeet |
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| 2011 | Phir Kab Milo Gay |
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| Anokhi |
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| 2012 | Adhoori Film Ki Poori Kahani |
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| Beopaar |
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| Man Jali |
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| Tumhain Kuch Yaad Hai Janan |
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| Main Mar Gai Shaukat Ali |
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| 2013 | Bunty I Love You |
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| Love Life Aur Lahore |
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| Pyarey Afzal |
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| Mian Biwi Minus Love |
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| 2014 | Sadqay Tumhare |
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| 2015 | Mera Naam Yousuf Hai |
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| 2016 | Unsuni |
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| Zara Yaad Kar |
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| 2017 | Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai |
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| Tau Dil Ka Kia Hua |
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| Laal Ishq |
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| 2019 | Meray Paas Tum Ho |
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| 2023 | Idiot |
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| 2024 | Gentleman |
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| Sunn Mere Dil |
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Television shows
edit| Year | Show | Channel | Role |
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| 2021 | Public with Khalil-ur-Rahman Qamar | Public News | Host |
| 2023 | Gup Shab With Vasay Chaudhry | Samaa TV | Guest |
| Mazaaq Raat | Dunya News |
Films
edit| Year | Film | Screenwriter | Lyricist | Director | Producer | Language |
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| 1997 | Qarz |
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| 2005 | Koi Tujh Sa Kahan |
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| 2010 | Channa Sachi Muchi | Only dialogues | Punjabi | |||
| 2017 | Punjab Nahi Jaungi |
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| 2019 | Kaaf Kangana | |
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| 2022 | London Nahi Jaunga |
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| 2025 | Mirza Jatt |
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References
edit- ^ "What 'Pyarey Afzal' did right". Dawn (newspaper). 25 August 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ 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, 5 January 2020, retrieved 14 March 2020
- ^ a b "Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar's step daughter comes out in support of him against trolls". 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 (4 March 2020). "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.
- ^ Gabol, Imran (21 July 2024). "Dramatist Khalilur Rehman says abducted, looted by armed men in Lahore". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ Chakraborty, Debdutta (22 July 2024). "Director Khalil-ur-Rehman gets kidnapped by female robbers. Pakistanis call it 'poetic justice'". ThePrint. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
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