Zafar Mairaj (Urdu, Balochi, Brahui: ; born 11 October 1968) is a Pakistani drama writer, lyricist and short story writer. He primarily writes in Urdu but has also written in Brahui and Balochi. He has written more than 50 drama serials, plays and telefilms for PTV and private networks such as Aaj TV, Indus TV, Geo Entertainment, ARY Digital and Hum TV also.
Early life
He was born in Syed (Mashwani) house fathered by Mohammad Mairaj. He matriculated from Helper public school, Quetta and for intermediate he went to Tameer-e-Nau Public College, Quetta. He got the bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology, Khuzdar.
While he was a college student he wrote short stories, columns in magazines and newspapers, and participated in literary events. He worked as a journalist for a while until he wrote his first long play Amarbail for PTV in 1991.
Career
He chose the problems of the Lower Middle Class as a theme for his writing, as he himself belonged to the same deprived class of the society.
YouTube
In 2021 Zafar Mairaj started a social service series Khanabadosh, on a Youtube Channel Nashpati Prime. Khanabadosh episodically covers an array of social topics such as value system, prejudice, human rights and life in general.
He will soon appear in Banjara, on similar lines of Khanabadosh. Banjara will be featured on his official youtube channel.
For PTV
For satellite channels
Awards and nominations
Accolades
He has received most nominations for Best Writer without ever winning.