Actor, Director, Script-Writer, Producer, Sarmad Khoosat is known for his acclaimed works on television, film and theater. Having rose to prominence during the late 90s through Shashlick which he wrote, directed produced and performed in, Sarmad went on to work on ground breaking and critically acclaimed Tamasha Ghar and Piya Naam Ka Diya, which cemented his status as one of the leading personalities of television. His work include Jalpari, Mera Yaqeen, pani Jaisa Pyar, Kalmoohi, Humsafar, Shehr-e-Zaat, Ashk, Daagh, Manto – The Film, Mor Mahal, Akhri Station, Noor ul Ain and so on. On stage, Sarmad has lent his acting talents in plays and dramatic readings such as the Absolut Manto series, Shoot/Get Treasure/Repeat and Jhaanjar Di Paanwaan Chhankaar, which he also co-directed. He is a household name in Pakistan, and to prove his mettle the multi-talented performer has also received the Pride of Performance, the highest form of award in the country for his contributions in Art.