Bashir Niaz | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 July 1936 |
| Died | 5 August 2022 (aged 86) Lahore, Pakistan |
| Alma mater | Government Islamia College, Lahore |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1963 – 2002 |
| Children | 4 |
| Awards | 15 Nigar Awards during his career |
Bashir Niaz (9 July 1936 – 5 August 2002) was a Pakistani film story, dialogue, and screenwriter. He is known for writing scripts/dialogues for blockbuster movies like "Diya aur tofaan" (1969), Aina (1977), and Bandish (1980). He won a total of 15 Nigar Awards as a dialogue/scriptwriter during his career.