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Anwar Maqsood

Anwar Maqsood

Pakistani satirist and scriptwriter

Anwar Maqsood Hameedi (born 7 September 1939, Urdu: انور مقصود حمیدی), popularly known as Anwar Maqsood, is a Pakistani scriptwriter, television presenter, satirist, humorist, and infrequent actor. He was well known for his drama write-ups for PTV in the late 1970s and 1980s.[1]

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Early life and family

Anwar Maqsood was born on 7 September 1939 in Hyderabad State. He studied at the Gulbarga Trust School in Aurangabad. His large family migrated to Karachi in 1948, after the creation of Pakistan in 1947. His childhood years were spent in PIB Colony, Karachi with his siblings and family.[2]

Maqsood belongs to a prominent family of Pakistan and some of his siblings are well known in their own right: his sister, Fatima Surayya Bajia was a well-known writer in Pakistan and South Asia whose marriage ended early in divorce. She then chose to play a key role in the upbringing of her nine young brothers and sisters and became a maternal figure to them. Another sister Zehra Nigah, is a relatively well-known poet. One of his brothers, Ahmed Maqsood, is a former Chief Secretary Sindh; and his sister Zubaida Tariq was a cooking expert and chef. His wife, Imrana Maqsood, is a known novelist and his son, Bilal Maqsood is a rock artist, lead guitarist and vocalist of former rock band Strings. He has one daughter.[2][1] A book on the life and work of Anwar Maqsood titled Uljhey Suljhey Anwar (الجھے سلجھے انور) was written by his wife, Imrana Maqsood.

Career

Anwar Maqsood has been associated for many years with PTV where he served as a presenter for a variety of their Television programs including Studio Dhai and then Studio Ponay Teen along with Show Sha and various other shows.[2]

Works

Maqsood is often regarded as one of the leading Pakistani satirists/writers as well as highly respected in social and showbiz industry of Pakistan. Anwar Maqsood is often given credit for encouraging talented television actors like Bushra Ansari and Moin Akhter.[2] He wrote various successful plays for television industry, including:[3][4]

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He also wrote the lyrics of Nestlé Nido Young Stars theme, "Meri Pyari Ammi Jaan" (English: My Dear Mother)

Education

Anwar Maqsood received his education in Pakistan. He completed his matriculation from St. Patrick's High School, Karachi. He then went on to study at the Sindh Muslim Government Law College, also in Karachi. He graduated with a degree in Law and began his career as a lawyer. However, he soon realized that his true passion was in the field of creative writing and entertainment, and he transitioned into the field of scriptwriting, television hosting, and comedy.

Awards

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Profile: Witticism, criticism". Dawn. 3 December 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  2. [2]
    Rehman, Maliha (15 May 2011). "Cultural Dynasty: The Maqsood family". The News International. Archived from the original on 27 April 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
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    Rao, Maliha S (25 October 2013). "Sawa 14 August – bringing history to the theater". Dawn. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  4. [4]
    "Anwar Maqsood is a bigger and better writer than Woody Allen: Sajid Hasan". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 25 October 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
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    "Civilian awards: Presidency issues list of 192 recipients". The Express Tribune. 13 August 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
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    "PTV World Awards", PTV (News), archived from the original on 18 January 2022, retrieved 22 February 2022
  7. [7]
    "HUM TV Awards 2015: 'Sadqay Tumhare' a clear winner". Dawn. 10 April 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
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