Anwar Maqsood Hameedi, born on September 7, 1935, in Hyderabad State (British India), is one of Pakistan’s most celebrated cultural figures — a painter, writer, satirist, and television icon whose creative influence spans more than six decades. After migrating to Karachi with his family in 1948, Maqsood grew up in an intellectually rich household that included his siblings Fatima Surayya Bajia, Zehra Nigah, and Zubaida Tariq — all of whom became renowned names in Pakistani literature, poetry, and culture. Educated at Gulbarga Trust School in Aurangabad, Maqsood began his artistic journey as a painter, holding his first solo exhibition in the late 1950s. His visual art, characterized by a keen eye for human expression and subtle social observation, continued to evolve alongside his literary and television career. Although widely known for his witty writing and television satire, particularly through shows like *Loose Talk* with Moin Akhtar, Anwar Maqsood’s roots as an artist remain integral to his creative identity. His paintings, often described as refined, introspective, and technically mature, reflect the same humor, intelligence, and sensitivity that mark his written and spoken work. Beyond television and art, Maqsood’s stage plays — including *Pawnay 14 August*, *Sawa 14 August*, and *Saadhay 14 August* — explore Pakistan’s political and cultural history with a blend of wit and patriotism. Married to novelist Imrana Maqsood and father to musician Bilal Maqsood of the band Strings, he remains deeply embedded in Pakistan’s artistic legacy. Recipient of the Pride of Performance and Hilal-e-Imtiaz awards, Anwar Maqsood stands as a rare multi-disciplinary genius whose humor, intellect, and artistry continue to shape Pakistan’s cultural narrative.