Amna Mufti is a Pakistani screenwriter, columnist and author. She was born in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. She made her screenwriting debut in 2012 when she approached director Babar Javed with the script Ek Hatheli Pe Hina Ek Hatheli Pe Lahoo, which marked the beginning of her successful career. In the same year, she proposed an idea for a drama based on the dowry system in Pakistan, which was developed into the series Jahez and aired on Geo Entertainment. The series tackled societal injustices and brought Amna her first Lux Style Award nomination for Best Television Writer at the 12th Lux Style Awards.

In 2013, Amna adapted her own short story Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi for Hum TV, penning the screenplay for the project. Directed by Kashif Nisar, the drama received widespread acclaim for its gripping narrative and exploration of feudal traditions and patriarchal oppression. Her powerful script earned her the Best Television Writer award at the 13th Lux Style Awards and was later published as a book. Known for her literary depth and fearless approach to controversial subjects, Amna Mufti continues to be a vital voice in Pakistani drama, shedding light on pressing social issues through her artful storytelling.

In 2017, Amna Mufti took on the challenging task of adapting Amrita Pritam’s acclaimed 1950 novel Pinjar for Pakistani television. The result was Ghughi, which aired on TV One and starred Amar Khan and Adnan Siddiqui in the lead roles. Set against the backdrop of partition, the drama told a poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and cultural conflict. Mufti’s adaptation was lauded for its emotional depth and literary sensitivity, earning her a nomination for Best Television Writer at the 18th Lux Style Awards.

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In 2018, she wrote the critically acclaimed miniseries Aakhri Station, directed by Sarmad Khoosat and produced by the Kashf Foundation. The series tackled an array of pressing societal issues including women’s rights, mental health, acid attacks, forced prostitution, and domestic violence. Each episode portrayed a different woman’s story, shedding light on the systemic injustices faced by women in Pakistan.

Continuing her collaboration with Kashf Foundation, Mufti penned Dil Na Umeed To Nahi, a powerful drama that addressed dark realities like child abuse and sex trafficking. Directed by Kashif Nisar, the series drew praise for its unflinching honesty and sensitive portrayal of survivors. Her work on the series earned her a fourth Lux Style Award nomination for Best Television Writer at the 21st edition.

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