It's often said that I choose subjects that are sensational! I choose to film subjects that spark difficult conversations and make people uncomfortable. Change only comes about when people are forced to discuss an issue, and that's what I hope my films do.

The Pakistani government and its allies must overhaul their policies in Pakistan.

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.

I hope I can make Pakistan proud by bringing home an Oscar.

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

When you play music, you don't need a language. Music is a language.

It's often said that I choose subjects that are sensational! I choose to film subjects that spark difficult conversations and make people uncomfortable. Change only comes about when people are forced to discuss an issue, and that's what I hope my films do.