13 Facts About Anwar Maqsood

Anwar Maqsood is well known for his drama write-ups for PTV in the late 1970s and 1980s.

Anwar Maqsood was born on 7 September 1939 in Hyderabad State.

Anwar Maqsood studied at the Gulbarga Trust School in Aurangabad.

Anwar Maqsood then chose to play a key role in the upbringing of her nine young brothers and sisters and became a maternal figure to them.

One of his brothers, Ahmed Anwar Maqsood, is a former Chief Secretary Sindh; and his sister Zubaida Tariq was a cooking expert and chef.

Anwar Maqsood's 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.

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

Anwar Maqsood is often given credit for encouraging talented television actors like Bushra Ansari and Moin Akhter.

Anwar Maqsood wrote various successful plays for the television industry, including:.

Anwar Maqsood wrote the lyrics of Nestle Nido Young Stars theme, "Meri Pyari Ammi Jaan".

Anwar Maqsood completed his matriculation from St Patrick's High School, Karachi.

Anwar Maqsood then went on to study at the Sindh Muslim Government Law College, in Karachi.

Anwar Maqsood graduated with a degree in Law and began his career as a lawyer.