Anwar Maqsood is a renowned Pakistani playwright, poet, television host, satirist, humorist, and painter who has worked in entertainment for over 35 years. He is best known for writing popular comedy shows on PTV like Fifty Fifty and Nadan Nadia, and struggled for recognition early in his career. Maqsood collaborates frequently with comedian Moin Akhtar and together introduced famous comedian Omer Sharif. In addition to his creative work, Maqsood is philanthropic and donates a portion of his income to charity.