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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Anwar Maqsood, Playwright, Poet, Television Host


Anwar Maqsood, playwright, poet, television host, satirist, humorist, infrequent actor and painter. He has worked in the entertainment industry for over 35 years.

Career, He has worked as a host for a variety of shows on PTV. His work has included Studio Dhai (Studio 2:30) and then Studio Ponayteen (Studio 2:45) along with Show Sha and numerous other shows. His work incorporates humour, satire, and an approach to hard subjects in lighter vein.

Family, He belongs to one of the more literary families based in Karachi, Pakistan. His sisters include the famous Fatima Surayya Bajia, Zohra Nigah, Mrs. Kazmi and Zubaida Tariq (cooking expert). His son Bilal Maqsood is a pop singer affiliated with the highly famous international band Strings.

Plays
  • Fifty Fifty (sketch comedy)
  • Show Time (Comedy interactive show)
  • Aangan Terha (Mini series)
  • Half Plate (Theatrical teleplay)
  • Silver Jubilee show
  • Studio Dhaai
  • Studio Paunay Teen
  • Sitara Aur Mehrunnisa (Drama)
  • Nadan Nadia (Comedy sitcom)
  • Loose talk
  • Majoo Mian

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