Singer-songwriter Bilal Maqsood is giving full credit to his father, the legendary writer and humorist Anwar Maqsood, for helping him build confidence long before the world knew him as one half of Strings. While judging auditions for the upcoming season of Pakistan Idol, Bilal shared a memory that struck a chord with both the contestants […]
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Anwar maqsood says men deserve rights too in Pakistani society
Famous writer and humorist Anwar Maqsood said men also lack basic rights in Pakistan. He questioned how women’s rights can be ensured when men still struggle to get theirs. He shared his views during a recent interview with actor Gohar Rasheed. Anwar Maqsood explained that mothers raise children with manners and values, even though fathers […]
Anwar Maqsood apologizes to the public
Pakistan’s famous writer and satirist Anwar Maqsood apologized to the public. During an interview, Anwar Maqsood apologized to the nation for including an item song in his political comedy theater play ‘Saade 14 August’. Answering a question, Anwar said that the theater play ’14th August’ is based on the history and culture of Pakistan and […]
The Unspoken Narrative of Partition – Anwar Maqsood’s Play
The Unspoken Narrative of Partition – Anwar Maqsood’s Play has released by Kopykats with its new promotional videos. Creating more anticipation among viewers who are eagerly waiting for the final part of famed playwright Anwar Maqsood’s theatrical trilogy ‘Saadhay 14 August’. The play depicts Pakistan’s Leader Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Indian Congress Leader […]
Adnan Siddiqui writes emotional tribute for Anwar Maqsood
Actor and producer Adnan Siddiqui took to social media to pen a sentimental post for scriptwriter and television host Anwar Maqsood. The duo is currently on a fundraising trip for Indus Hospital in the United States. To praise his mentor whom he lovingly calls “Anwar Mamu”, Adnan Siddiqui wrote, “There are times when it can […]
Yusufi’s work was a blessing for us all: Anwar Maqsood
KARACHI: Pakistan’s Urdu and English Literati on Wednesday night reached late humorist Mushtaq Ahmed Yusufi’s residence to offer their condolences. Among the numerous literati, scriptwriter Anwar Maqsood reached Yusufi’s house in grief. Maqsood saddened with the news of the humorist’s death said “we are unlucky people; news about good people these days always pertains to […]
Anwar Maqsood’s offensive satire on Sindhis sparks social media backlash
Veteran artist, humourist, and writer Anwar Maqsood released the latest episode of his online series to his Youtube channel, titled Anwarnama, on Sunday, which intended to be a satire on Sindhis, a way for him to look at Sindhis in a critical manner and show the Sindhi population the mirror of their grievances and flaws in the […]