I became a documentary filmmaker because I wanted to make socially conscious films. I never studied filmmaking - everything I have learned has been on the field.

In terms of Saving Face, I was inspired by the stories of survivors who didn’t let their attacks stop them from pursuing justice and seeking treatment.

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

All the women in Pakistan working for change, don't give up on your dreams, this is for you.

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.

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.

It takes one second to ruin a woman's life.