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Anwar Maqsood

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Anwar Maqsood
انور مقصود

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Maqsood during the interview by BBC
Maqsood during the interview by BBC
Native name
انور مقصود حمیدی
BornAnwar Maqsood Hameedi
(1939-09-07)7 September 1939(age 85)
Hyderabad,Hyderabad State,British India
OccupationPlaywright,lyricist,Satirist,TelevisionHost
NationalityPakistani
SubjectEntertainment
Notable awardsHilal-e-Imtiaz(Crescent of Excellence) in 2013
Pride of Performancein 1994
SpouseImrana Maqsood عمرانہ مقصود
ChildrenBilal Maqsood(son)
Arjumand Ahmed (daughter)
RelativesZubaida Tariq(sister)
Fatima Surayya Bajia(sister)
Zehra Nigah(sister)
Sarah Naqvi (sister)

Anwar Maqsood Hameedi(born 7 September 1939,Urdu:انور مقصود حمیدی), popularly known asAnwar Maqsood,is aPakistaniscriptwriter,televisionpresenter,satirist,humorist,and infrequentactor.He is well known for his drama write-ups forPTVin the late 1970s and 1980s.[1]

Early life and family

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Anwar Maqsood was born on 7 September 1939 inHyderabad State.He studied at theGulbargaTrust School inAurangabad.His large family migrated toKarachiin 1948, after thecreation of Pakistanin 1947. His childhood years were spent inPIB 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 Bajiawas 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 sisterZehra Nigah,is a relatively well-known poet. One of his brothers, Ahmed Maqsood, is a formerChief Secretary Sindh;and his sisterZubaida Tariqwas a cooking expert and chef. His wife, Imrana Maqsood, is a known novelist and his son,Bilal Maqsoodis arockartist, lead guitarist and vocalist of former rock bandStrings.He has one daughter.[2][1]A book on the life and work of Anwar Maqsood titledUljhey Suljhey Anwar(الجھے سلجھے انور) was written by his wife, Imrana Maqsood.

Career

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Anwar Maqsood has been associated for many years withPTVwhere he served as apresenterfor a variety of Television programs includingStudio Dhaiand thenStudio Ponay Teenalong withShow Shaand various other shows.[2]

Works

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

Network Name Genre Type Year
Pakistan Television Corporation Aik Sachi Chuk Comedy Long play
Aik Thi Safia Long play
Amma Long play
Aangan Terha Comedy Drama serial
Chun Chunao Comedy Drama serial
Dour-e-Junoon(Drama 83) Long play
Fifty Fifty Comedy Sketch comedy
Fanooni Latifey Comedy Long play
Half Plate Comedy Long play
Iss Tarah To Hota Hai Comedy Drama serial
Karim Sahab Ka Ghar (Sachi Kahaniyan) Comedy Long play
Nasri Ganey Comedy Long play
Show Time Comedy Stage show
Show Sha Comedy Stage show
Silver Jubilee Stage show
Studio Dhaai Stage show
Studio Ponay Teen Comedy Stage show
Talaash Drama serial
ZiaMohi-ud-DinShow[2] Comedy Stage show 1969–1973
Yeh Kahan Ki Dosti Hai Long play 1988
Network Television Marketing Studio Chaar Bees Comedy
Sitara Aur Mehrunissa Romance Drama serial
Nadan Nadia Comedy Drama serial
Colony 52 Drama serial
ARY Digital Network Loose Talk Comedy Talk show
Majoo Mian
Express Entertainment Hum Pe Jo Guzarti Hai
Other Pawnay 14 August Satire One-act play 2012
Sawa 14 August Satire One-act play 2013
Anwar Maqsood ka Dharna Satire Play 2014
Siachen Satire Play 2015
Saadhay 14 August Satire Play 2022

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

Education

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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

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ab"Profile: Witticism, criticism".Dawn.3 December 2011.Retrieved1 August2022.
  2. ^abcdefRehman, Maliha (15 May 2011)."Cultural Dynasty: The Maqsood family".The News International.Archived fromthe originalon 27 April 2012.Retrieved5 February2019.
  3. ^Rao, Maliha S (25 October 2013)."Sawa 14 August – bringing history to the theater".Dawn.Retrieved5 February2019.
  4. ^"Anwar Maqsood is a bigger and better writer than Woody Allen: Sajid Hasan".The Express Tribune (newspaper). 25 October 2017.Retrieved9 February2019.
  5. ^"Civilian awards: Presidency issues list of 192 recipients".The Express Tribune.13 August 2012.Retrieved1 August2022.
  6. ^"PTV World Awards",PTV (News),archivedfrom the original on 18 January 2022,retrieved22 February2022
  7. ^"HUM TV Awards 2015: 'Sadqay Tumhare' a clear winner".Dawn.10 April 2015.Retrieved1 August2022.
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