CHIT CHAT: Meet Anwar Maqsood

Published August 29, 2008

Anwar Maqsood`s name needs no introduction. He is Pakistan`s renowned painter, host, lyricist and story writer. He is a master at comedy which will have you in splits in no time. Although, all his work have been top class, to choose a few Half Plate, Yeh Kahan Ki Dosti Hai and Daur-e-Junoon are simply irresistible. In serials, the best include Colony52, Angan Terha and Sitara aur Mehrunnisa while in shows; my favourites remains Silver Jubilee, Loose Talk and Studio 230. Anwar Maqsood is also an awe-inspiring lyricist. His recent projects include Strings` Koi Aanay Wala Hai and songs of Ramchand Pakistani. He is the most humorous man I have ever come across. Read on and die laughing!

1. Your full and real name?

Anwar Maqsood

2. Your favourite artists/ bands?

U2

3. Your favourite label?

Hang Ten

4. The last perfume you bought?

Ask them who gifted me

5. What do you do to relax?

I wish I had time to relax.

6. You favourite food?

Dal Chawal

7. Favourite drink?

Pepsi

8. Best coffee place?

None

9. In your DVD player?

Loads of movies.

10. What do you do on Sunday mornings?

I open the gate for the tanker he he...

11. Which of your plays is closest to you and why?

Angan Terha because it portrays the whole Pakistan.

12. If you were not in showbiz, what would you be?

I`d be in jail

13. What is love for you?

Love is honesty.

14. Most important possession?

When I am relaxing in the washroom.

15. First crush/ love?

It`s a secret.

16. Describe yourself in three words?

Acha Admi Tha (was a good person)

17. Who is Anwar Maqsood?

Ask Bilal!

18. What is the best quality  you possess?

I can`t see anyone in trouble

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