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Shoaib Mansoor

Shoaib Mansoor is a renowned Pakistani film and television director writer producer lyricist and music composer He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Pakistani entertainment and is known for fearless storytelling and socially conscious creative work His television dramas and landmark films have addressed important themes including religious extremism gender inequality cultural identity and social justice He is also credited with helping revive Pakistani cinema in the 2000s and introducing Vital Signs to mainstream audiences

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Main Award Sitara-e-Imtiaz (2008)

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Shoaib Mansoor is working on a new international feature film featuring acclaimed Pakistani actor Fawad Khan

The upcoming project has received a major brand partnership with Mezan Group's Ultra Rich Premium Tea

The partnership was formalised through an official signing ceremony in Karachi marking an important step in the production of the new film

The upcoming international project is currently being developed under the working title EUP with several Mezan Group brands supporting the production

The project marks Shoaib Mansoor's return to international feature filmmaking following his established career in Pakistani cinema and television

Audiences continue to await Aasmaan Bolay Ga which was announced in 2023 and is associated with Emmad Irfani and Maya Ali

Shoaib Mansoor continues to influence Pakistani entertainment through socially relevant storytelling and his distinctive approach to film television and music

Career Highlights

2026
New International Film Project
New International Film Project
Shoaib Mansoor entered a new phase of international filmmaking through an upcoming feature project associated with Fawad Khan and Mezan Group
2017
Verna
Verna
He directed Verna starring Mahira Khan continuing his tradition of socially conscious filmmaking while addressing sexual violence justice and women's rights
2011
Bol
Bol
He directed Bol starring Humaima Malick Atif Aslam Mahira Khan and Iman Ali addressing themes of gender religious hypocrisy and social injustice
2008
Sitara-e-Imtiaz
Sitara-e-Imtiaz
He received the Sitara-e-Imtiaz from the Government of Pakistan for his outstanding contribution to the country's entertainment industry
2007
Khuda Kay Liye
Khuda Kay Liye
Shoaib Mansoor made his feature film directorial debut with Khuda Kay Liye exploring religious extremism cultural identity and social tensions
1978–1984
Fifty Fifty
Fifty Fifty
He directed the popular comedy programme Fifty Fifty written by Anwar Maqsood establishing himself as a prominent television director at PTV
1976
Beginning of Professional Career
Beginning of Professional Career
Shoaib Mansoor began his professional journey in the entertainment industry during the 1970s developing expertise in music production composition writing and television

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Early Life

Full Name: Shoaib Mansoor

Nationality: Pakistani

Date of Birth:4 February 1951

Birthplace: Karachi Sindh Pakistan

Awards

Pride of Performance — 2002

PTV Lifetime Achievement Award — 2007

Sitara-e-Imtiaz — 2008

Silver Pyramid Award — Cairo International Film Festival

Roberto Rossellini Award

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Film Director Television Director Writer Producer Lyricist and Music Composer

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Fearless Storytelling

Shoaib Mansoor is known for addressing sensitive subjects and challenging social conventions through his creative work

Artistic Versatility

His career spans television direction film writing production music composition and lyricism demonstrating exceptional creative versatility

Social Consciousness

His projects frequently explore religious extremism gender inequality cultural identity social injustice and other important societal issues

 

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Who is Shoaib Mansoor?

Shoaib Mansoor is a Pakistani film and television director writer producer lyricist and music composer known for influential television dramas films and music projects

He is famous for productions including Khuda Kay Liye Bol Verna Ankahi Sunehrey Din and Alpha Bravo Charlie

 

Khuda Kay Liye is widely regarded as one of his most significant films and marked his feature film directorial debut

His major honours include the Pride of Performance the PTV Lifetime Achievement Award the Sitara-e-Imtiaz the Silver Pyramid Award and the Roberto Rossellini Award

Yes he continues to work in filmmaking and is associated with an upcoming international feature project featuring Fawad Khan

Shoaib Mansoor Says:

“I believe that entertainment should not only entertain people but should also make them think question and understand the society around them”

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