Yawar Hayat Khan facts for kids

Yawar Hayat Khan (born October 18, 1943 – died November 3, 2016) was a very important producer and director for the Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV). He worked there from 1965 until he retired in 2004. Many people believe he helped create the amazing TV dramas that Pakistan became known for, especially in the early days after television started in Pakistan in 1964.

Early Life and Education

Yawar Hayat Khan was born in Lahore, Pakistan, on October 18, 1943. He was the oldest son of Brigadier Azmat Hayat Khan. His grandfather was Sikandar Hayat Khan, a famous statesman. His mother's side of the family also had creative people. His uncle, Anwar Kamal Pasha, was a well-known film director. His grandfather, Hakim Ahmad Shuja, was a famous Urdu poet and writer.

Yawar Hayat Khan went to Aitchison College for his early education. Later, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Forman Christian College.

Amazing TV Work

Yawar Hayat Khan started his career at Pakistan Television Corporation in 1965. He quickly became a talented producer and director.

Popular Dramas

One of his most popular early works was the rural drama Jhok Siyaal, which came out in 1973. This show was loved by many people. After that, he directed many other successful TV series. Some of these include Samundar, Nasheman, Dehleez, Sahil, and Gumshuda. These shows were very popular throughout the 1980s and 1990s. He retired from his work in 2004.

His Unique Style

Yawar Hayat Khan was often inspired by the famous British film director Sir David Lean. You could see this in his work, especially in the wide, beautiful shots of nature he used in his dramas.

He also created deep and thoughtful stories. These often showed the lives of wealthy families dealing with changes in society. He also showed the struggles of people in villages and cities trying to make a living. Many actors and writers praised his work. Veteran TV actor Behroze Sabzwari said Yawar Hayat Khan was key to the high quality of TV dramas at PTV. Another Pakistani writer, Mustansar Hussain Tarar, felt that Yawar Hayat Khan's retirement marked the end of a very creative time in TV production.

Awards and Recognition

Yawar Hayat Khan won many awards for his excellent work. These included Asian Awards, Asian Excellence Performance Awards, Nigar Awards, and PTV Awards. He was recognized for being a "Best Producer" at the 9th PTV Awards in 1998.

Passing Away

Yawar Hayat Khan passed away in Lahore, Pakistan, on November 3, 2016. He had been ill for a short time.

Notable TV Dramas

Here are some of the TV dramas Yawar Hayat Khan directed:

• Farar
• Goonj
• Kundi
• Lamp Post
• Sedhraan
• Qila Kahani
• Hairat Qadah
• Jhok Siyal (1973)
• Band Gali aur Khula Rasta
• Bandar Jaati aur Mamta
• Goonga aur Company Bahadur
• Qasai aur Mehngai
• Dehleez (1981)
• Nasheman
• Samundar (1983)
• Saahil-i-Gumshuda
• Phool
• Zanjeer
• Picnic (Drama 83)
• Gumshuda (Drama 88)
• Airport
• Jazeera
• Jheel (Jazeera Sequel)
• Lambay Hath
• Vaadi
• Malika e Alam
• Hisaab
• Aik Muhabbat Ki Kahani
• Sada Bahar
• Adam Zaad
• Ye Kahani Nahi Hai
• Shanakht
• Parwaz