A career spanning over a few decades, Anwar Maqsood is one of Pakistan’s brightest source of pride for literary aficionados, be it scriptwriting, satire, poetry, political comedy or song writing. Raising the ambition of television series with timeless script as ‘Fifty Fifty’ in the 80s, or changing the dynamics of theatre productions with his unparalleled critically acclaimed plays, ‘Pawney 14 August’ and ‘Sawa 14 August’ in the more recent times – he has inspired a renaissance in comedy.

Recipient of top civilian award, ‘Hilal-i-Imtiaz’ for his contribution in literature and later honored with the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his outstanding writing contribution to Pakistan Television – he’s one of the greatest and most influential artist in the history of Pakistan.

Anwar Maqsood’s debut on Coke Studio, Season 8, will remain one of the most memorable moments in the history of the show, as he emotionally narrates a poem penned by him on a track that’s beautifully sung by Surriya Khanum.