Pakistan destroyed its own reputation. If anything, I have improved Pakistan's image.

My films are motivated by a keen interest in highlighting issues that affect marginalized populations who are caught in difficult circumstances.

What good is my parents' wealth and education and upbringing if I'm not contributing to the world?

Despite their rising international acclaim, Sachal Studios remains virtually unknown in Pakistan. The ensemble is faced with a daunting task: to reclaim and reinvigorate an art that has lost its space in Pakistan's narrowing cultural sphere.

By bringing the voices of the ordinary people faced with extraordinary challenges to television screens around the world, I hope to affect change in one community at a time.

Working in any country where you want to talk about the kind of issues that other people don't want to talk about is difficult.

By giving our audience intimate access to the lives of musicians, we hope to raise awareness of the region's beautiful cultural heritage and present a more nuanced portrait of its people.