Ovais Mangalwala

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ovais Mangalwala
اویس منگل والا
Born (1977-08-18) 18 August 1977 (age 44)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Alma materUniversity of Karachi
(Masters in Computer Science)
Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology
(Master of Business Administration)
Occupation TV anchor, journalist
Years active2007–present
EmployerDawn 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
Children3

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]

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]

See also[]

References[]

External links[]

Retrieved from ""