# Kashif Nisar

Kashif Nisar (Urdu: کاشف نثار) is a Pakistani television director, producer and screenwriter. A nephew of Pakistani TV director Tariq Mairaj, Nisar has carved his own niche in the industry. His work as television director has earned him recognition, along with numerous accolades for both his directing and screenwriting skills.

## Career

He is known for directing drama serials. Kashif's most notable works are Dumpukht - Aatish-e-Ishq, O Rungreza, Ranjha Ranjha Kardi, and Inkaar for which he was nominated for several Lux Style Awards and a Hum Award.
He won the Lux Style Award for Best Television Director for Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila and Ranjha Ranjha Kardi in 2019 and 2020, respectively.

## Work
### Television series

| Year | Title | Network | Credited as | Credited as | Credited as | Ref(s) |
| Year | Title | Network | Director | Producer | Screenwriter | Ref(s) |
| 2007 | Cousins | PTV Home | | | Y | |
| 2009 | Jinnah Ke Naam | PTV Home | | | Y | |
| 2010 | Faseel-e-Jaan Se Aagay | PTV Home | Y | | | |
| 2010 | Khuda Zameen Se Gaya Nahin | PTV Home | Y | | | |
| 2012 | Mein | PTV Home | Y | | | |
| 2013 | Kami Reh Gaee | PTV Home | Y | | | |
| 2013 | Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi | Hum TV | Y | | | |
| 2013 | Ghundi | Hum Sitaray | Y | | | |
| 2014 | Kis Se Kahoon | PTV Home | Y | | | |
| 2014 | Sannata | ARY Digital | Y | | | |
| 2014 | Bay Emaan Mohabbat | ARY Digital | Y | Y | | |
| 2014 | Ek Mohabbat Kay Baad | ARY Digital | Y | | | |
| 2015 | Dooriyan | Hum Sitaray | Y | Y | | |
| 2015 | Aasha | PTV Home | Y | | Y | Television film |
| 2015 | Sangat | Hum TV | Y | | | |
| 2016 | Dumpukht - Aatish-e-Ishq | A-Plus TV | Y | Y | | |
| 2016 | O Rangreza | Hum TV | Y | | | |
| 2016 | Intezaar | A-Plus TV | Y | | | |
| 2017 | Pinjra | A-Plus TV | Y | | | |
| 2017 | Farz | PTV Home | Y | | | |
| 2017 | Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila | Hum TV | Y | | | |
| 2018 | Lashkara | ARY Digital | Y | | | |
| 2018 | Ranjha Ranjha Kardi | Hum TV | Y | | | |
| 2019 | Inkaar | Hum TV | Y | | | |
| 2021 | Raqeeb Se | Hum TV | Y | | | |
| 2021 | Dil Na Umeed To Nahi | TV One | Y | | | |
| 2023 | Jeevan Nagar | Green Entertainment | Y | | | |
| 2023 | Kabuli Pulao | Green Entertainment | Y | | | |
| 2023 | Working Women | Green Entertainment | | Y | | |
| 2024 | Mann Jogi | Hum TV | Y | | | |
| 2025 | Dil Wali Gali Mein | Hum TV | Y | | | |

### Web-series

| Year | Title | Platform | Credited as | Credited as | Credited as | Ref(s) |
| Year | Title | Platform | Director | Producer | Screenwriter | Ref(s) |
| 2022 | Mrs. & Mr. Shameem | Zee5 | Y | Y | | |
| 2019 | Saat Mulaqatein | Nashpati Prime | Y | | Y | |
| 2023 | The Pink Shirt | Zee5 | Y | | | |
| TBA | Teen Tara † | Zee5 | Y | | | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2009 | Best TV Director / Khuda Zameen Se Gya Nahi Hai | Lux Style Awards | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best TV Writer / Jinnah Ke Naam | Lux Style Awards | Nominated |
| 2013 | Best Television Director / Mein | Lux Style Awards | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best Director Drama Serial / Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi | Hum Awards | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best Television Director / Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi | Lux Style Awards | Nominated |
| 2015 | Best Television Director / Sannata | Lux Style Awards | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best Television Director / Dumpukht - Aatish-e-Ishq | Lux Style Awards | Nominated |
| 2018 | Best Television Director / O Rangreza | Lux Style Awards | Nominated |
| 2019 | Best Television Director / Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila | Lux Style Awards | Won |
| 2020 | Best Television Director / Inkaar | Lux Style Awards | Nominated |
| 2020 | Best Television Director / Ranjha Ranjha Kardi | Lux Style Awards | Won |
| 2022 | Best Television Director / Raqeeb Se | Lux Style Awards | Won |
| 2022 | Best Television Director / Dil Na Umeed To Nahi | Lux Style Awards | Nominated |