Zafar Mairaj

Zafar Mairaj is a Pakistani playwright, lyricist and short story writer. He primarily writes in Urdu but has also written in Brahui and Balochi. He has written more than fifty drama serials, plays and telefilms.
Zafar is known for Kabuli Pulao, Muhabbat Ki Akhri Kahani and Dil Wali Gali Mein.

Early life and education

Zafar Mairaj was born on 11 October 1968 in Mastung, Balochistan, into a Baloch family.
He completed his matriculation at Helper Public School and intermediate studies at Tameer‑e‑Nau Public College, Quetta, before earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Khuzdar.

Career

While pursuing his degree, Mairaj began writing short stories and opinion columns for local Urdu- and English-language publications and took part in literary events. After a short stint in journalism, he penned his first long-form television play, Amarbail, which aired on Pakistan Television in 1991.