Ovais Mangalwala
Ovais Mangalwala (Urdu: اویس منگل والا ; born 18 August 1977), is Pakistani television host, writer, and producer.[2] He is best known for hosting the satirical Express News program "Kaha Sunaa Maaf" from 2012 to 2017. Mangalwala currently hosts Hum News morning show Subah Say Agay.[3]
Ovais Mangalwala اویس منگل والا | |
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| Born | 18 August 1977 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | University of Karachi (Masters in Computer Science) Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology (Master of Business Administration) |
| Occupation | TV anchor, journalist |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Employer | Dawn News (2007–2011) Express News (2011–2017) Hum News (2017–present) |
| Known for | Karachi Mera Hai Morning Show - Subah Say Agay[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Hina Ovais |
| Children | 3 |
Early life
Ovais was born and raised in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan in a Cutchi Memon family to Tanveer Hussain and Shaukat Ara Tanveer. He is married to Hina Ovais and has two sons and one daughter.[4] He attended University of Karachi to complete Masters in Computer Science degree, he also did Master of Business Administration from Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology. Later he completed a diploma in theatre studies from National Academy of Performing Arts located in Karachi [5]. [6]
Career
Ovais started his career with Dawn News in 2007 as associate producer. He produced and hosted Dawn News documentaries, The State of Sharia, Plan B and Parho gaay Likho Gaay.[7] He joined Express News in 2011 and hosted and directed "Kaha Sunaa Maaf", "Karachi Mera Hai" and produced documentaries "Dekh Magar Pyar Se" and award winning documentary "Cheeni Kum" .[8] Mangalwala joined Hum News in 2017 and currently hosts Hum News morning show Subah Say Agay. [9] He also hosts special shows, Eid transmissions for Hum Tv.[10] Ovais has spent 14 years in journalism and recognized by Excellence in Journalism Award in 2016.[11]
References
- Hum News Morning Show 'Subah Say Agay' Europe Schedule
- Plan B - Part One Dawn News Documentary Plan B hosted by Ovais Mangalwala
- Hum News Morning Show 'Subah Say Agay' hosted by Ovais Mangalwala & Shiffa Yousafzai
- Ovais Mangalwala, Cutchi Memon Jamat
- Proof explores dynamics of sanity and insanity , Retrieved Dawn News ; Published March 25, 2017
- Napa dream cast returns triumphant from India ; Retrieved Express Tribune Published January 29, 2011
- Dawn News Documentary Plan B
- 'Lab Azad' Excellence in Journalism Awards 2016
- Hum News Morning Show 'Subah Say Agay' hosted by Ovais Mangalwala & Shiffa Yousafzai
- Hum News Special Transmission for Eid 2021
- 'Lab Azad' Excellence in Journalism Awards 2016