Born on October 18, 1943, Yawar Hayat is celebrated as one of the chief architects of Pakistan Television (PTV). The son of Brigadier Azmat Hayat Khan, he was the grandson of Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan and nephew of renowned film director Anwar Kamal Pasha. A graduate of Aitchison College, Yawar Hayat began his career with PTV in 1965 as a producer-director. His play "Jhok Siyaal" became a nationwide hit, setting the stage for his illustrious career.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he produced many acclaimed PTV plays, including "Samundar," "Nasheman," "Dehleez," "Sahil," and "Gumshuda." His other notable works included "Farar," "Goonj," "Qila Kahani," "Lamp Post," "Jheel," "Jazeera," "Parwaz," "Zanjeer," and "Hisaab." Writer Mustansar Hussain Tarar remarked, "With the departure of Yawar Hayat, a creative era of production and direction has come to an end. He was an excellent conversationalist and had a profound influence on anyone who met him."
In 1998, Yawar Hayat received the award for Best PTV Producer. After a long and distinguished career, he retired from PTV in 2004. Yawar Hayat passed away in November 2016, leaving a legacy of excellence in television production and direction.
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