GK Profile

GULZEB KHAKWANI
Mississauga ,Ontario

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(TELEVISION PRODUCTION)

A highly talented TV Director with extensive experience in providing organizational and operational support to the production team on interactive entertainment products -- from initial design through code release; deep background in interpreting script, conducting rehearsals, and directing activities of cast and technical crew for television programs and Entertainment Dramas. Along with this proved himself in the fields of Screen Play writing, Story and Dialogue writing, Script Writing, Lyrics Writing and as an Anchor person and broad casting .

Summary of Qualifications

More than twelve years of experience in screen play writing & directing television programs.
Excellent communication (both written and spoken) and interpersonal skills.
Remarkable ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Expert in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Sound expertise in time management (both ones and that of others).
Profound knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
Solid ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Sound knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Capable of making sound decisions in the absence of detailed instructions.
Ability to cultivate a harmonious and cohesive team, inspires the cooperation and confidence of others, and promotes the "common purpose" of the team.
Uncommon ability to handle and prioritize multiple, possibly conflicting, demands from superiors and colleagues with professional finesse.
Self-directed, detail oriented and a problem solver with a desire to contribute to a uniquely creative environment.
Flexible, receptive and open to change.

Professional Experience

Radio Pakistan Islamabad 2011-2012

Broad caster (urdu & saraiki)

programme Dhanak

sukh sunherray

Mascot Motion Pictures 2010 -2012
Director Scripts

Study and research scripts in order to determine how they should be directed.
Cut and edit film or tape in order to integrate component parts into desired sequences.
Collaborate with drama editors during the post-production process as dramas are edited and soundtracks are added.
Confer with technical directors, managers, crew members, and writers to discuss details of production, such as photography, script, music, sets, and costumes.
Communicate to directors and actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that the time rehearsals take are minimized.
Wrote Lyrics for two telefilms which are now acquired by T-Series and probably be the part of upcoming movies of famous Indian director Mr.Mahesh Bhatt.

Rohi TV (pvt) Network 2007 - 2010Director, Producer & Anchor Person

Directed and produced more than 20 documentaries which were based on ancient cities of Multan region and its monuments.
Directed a telefilm drama series “Kahani Ghar” in 2010.
Directed music videos of 2 songs for Rohi TV.
Produced and hosted a road show “Tey Wal” (So Then).
Hosted a morning show “Sawer Naal” (Early Morning) for 2 years consecutively.
Hosted talk show “Muhandry” (Celebrities) based on deeps and lighter aspects of the guest celebrity’s Life for 1 year.
Direct live broadcasts and recordings, and non-broadcast programming for public entertainment and education.
Direct and produced MUQAMI SIASAT . ( current affair based programme )

Hum TV

Eye Television (pvt) Network

2005 - 2007Producer Scripts.

Script editing and coordinating with directors, producers, writers and higher channel authorities.
Concept developments and concept implementation for drama production team.
In house and outfield drama presentation, Previewing, editing and the part of the team of software selection.
As a Playwright wrote number of plays included some block buster drama serials as “Jhumka Jan” nominated for best writer LUX style awards 2009 Malaysia.
“Hum Larkiyan” “Toota hua Bartan” “Resham si Sham” and many others.

Sagar Entertainments 2004 - 2005(Zeba Bakhtyar’s Production House)

Drama Writer

Wrote a block buster drama serial “Ishq” telecasted by HUM TV 2004.
Concept writing and implementation of ideas.

Indus Vision Television 2003 - 2004(Ghaza Entertainment)

Drama Writer and Concept writer

Wrote and initiated a block buster drama series “Mera Nam Hai Muhabat” based on love stories.
Wrote a block buster drama series “Karachi Law” based on criminal stories.
Wrote a remarkable telefilm “Roohee”.

Infinity Films 2000 - 2003

Drama Writer and Concept writer

Wrote block buster drama serial “Azal” telecasted at PTV 2003.
Wrote telefilm “Dilhara Hai” first musical telefilm of GEO TV2003 and wrote famous lyrics for the same.
Acted and assisted the director of remarkable drama serial“Rustam aur Suhrab” telecasted at Indus vision 2001.