April 11, 2021
Writer of the gritty and gripping social drama Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi, Amna Mufti talks about the research and creative process behind her scripts
Known for meticulously written stories, Amna Mufti firmly asserts that research refines and defines her style of writing.
It is hard to label Amna Mufti with a single title that may define her career. A credible novelist, journalist, screenwriter, farmer, professor, mother and altogether a uniquely progressive thinker, there is very little ground that Amna Mufti has left uncovered when it comes to storytelling in Pakistan. Her exemplary pieces of work are centered on social issues relevant in Pakistan, like dowry,
March 14, 2021
There are a few credible writers in the industry who are writing groundbreaking scripts and defying norms by staying clear of regressive drama tropes and gender stereotypes
Bee Gul’s Talkhiyaan was an adaptation of Arundhati Roy’s renowned bestseller God of Small Things
The script is the sole foundation of any and every audio-visual piece of work in all entertainment industries, whether it’s theatre, film, or television both commercial or critical in nature. Scriptwriters continue to be in high demand in the Pakistani entertainment industry and yet cease to be celebrated individuals when it comes to crediting them for their meritorious contribution. Here’s a list of credible writers who are breaking ground with their scripts and defying norms by staying clear of regressive drama tropes and gender stereotypes.