Anwar Maqsood is a famous Pakistani poet, scriptwriter, humorist, and actor. He is known for his sense of humor and comedy television shows. Let’s take a closer look at the biography of Anwar Maqsood, including the background of his family, his wife, children, siblings, and parents. See how he made a name for himself in the literary and entertainment worlds.
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Anwar Maqsood Biography:
Anwar Maqsood is an iconic Pakistani writer, poet, humorist, satirist, and television actor. He is one of the most well-known and beloved figures in the Pakistani literary and entertainment world.
Anwar was born in 1939 in the city of Hyderabad, British India. He began his career as a scriptwriter for radio and then television in 1965. Anwar is well-known for his comedic plays, including Fifty Fifty, Fanooni Latifey, and Nasri Ganey.
He is loved for his humor, wit, and insight and continues to be a beacon of hope for the Pakistani literary world. Let’s take a look at the biography of Anwar Maqsood and learn more about his life and work.
The Age of Anwar Maqsood is:
Currently, Anwar is 83 years old.
Education:
Anwar received his education in Pakistan. He attended the Gulbarga Trust School in Aurangabad, followed by St. Patrick’s High School, Karachi, where he completed his matriculation. Following his studies at the Sindh Muslim Government Law College in Karachi, he obtained his legal degree. With this degree, he began his legal career in Karachi.
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Height, Weight & Physical Stats:
His height is 5 feet 5 inches and his weight is 62 kilograms.
Family of Anwar Maqsood:
Anwar resides in Karachi with his family, having migrated to this city in 1948 after the creation of Pakistan in 1947. He spent his childhood with his father, mother, and siblings in PIB Colony in Karachi.
Anwar Maqsood Parents:
We are unfortunately unable to determine the names of his father and mother. As soon as the information becomes available, we will update this information.
Father Name & Pictures
The name of his father will be updated as soon as possible.
Mother Name & Pictures
The name of his mother will be updated as soon as possible.
Anwar Maqsood Siblings:
He is one of nine siblings in his family.
Sister Name, Profession, & Pictures
Anwar is part of a large and well-known family from Pakistan and South Asia. His sisters Fatima Surayya Bajia and Zehra Nigah are renowned writers and poets respectively. Zubaida Tariq, another of his sisters, was a well-known chef and cooking expert.
Brother Name, Profession, & Pictures
The name of his brother is Ahmed Maqsood, he served as the Chief Secretary of Sindh for many years.
Anwar Maqsood Wife:
The name of his wife is Imrana Maqsood. She is an accomplished novelist, playwright, and writer. She authored Uljhey Suljhey Anwar, describing his life and work.
Anwar Maqsood Children:
He has two children, a son, and a daughter.
Daughter Name & Pictures
The name of his daughter is Arjumand Ahmed. She is married and lives with her husband.
Son Name & Pictures
The name of his son is Bilal Maqsood. He is a musician and songwriter.
Movies and TV Shows
- Aik Sachi Chuk
- Aik Thi Safia
- Amma
- Aangan Terha
- Chun Chunao
- Daur-e-Junoon
- Fifty Fifty
- Fanooni Latifey
- Half Plate
- Iss Tarah To Hota Hai
- Karim Sahab Ka Ghar
- Nasri Ganey
Awards
His life work has earned him two Lifetime Achievement Awards (the 4th Pakistan Media Awards and the 3rd Hum Awards). Among the other awards are;
- Pride of Performance Award in 1994
- Hilal-e-Imtiaz Award in 2013
- PTV Superstar award in 200
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