Asghar Nadeem Syed

Asghar Nadeem Syed is a poet, novelist, and a teacher of film and theatre. He is the author of ‘Tooti Hui Tanab Udhar’ (2019) and has recently published a novel titled ‘Dasht-e-Imkaan.’ Best known for his popular TV drama serials such as ‘Chand Grahan,’ ‘Nijaat,’ ‘Ghulam Gardish,’ and ‘Piyaas,’ Asghar Nadeem Syed has written plays depicting the feudal culture/society in rural Sindh and Punjab, exploitation of women, and the oligarchic structure in Pakistan, comprising politicians, feudals, media moguls, and the bureaucracy. He received the President’s Pride of Performance in 2006.