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ALUMS Chat: From Boardrooms to Blockbusters with Shazia Ali Khan

ALUMS Chat: From Boardrooms to Blockbusters with Shazia Ali Khan

ALUMS Chat is an informal, one-on-one virtual conversation with an alum where we ask the questions that are on everyone’s mind and hear unique, personal stories about their journey. Each episode features a guest from the alumni community, who will share their story. Join us for an exciting chat with Shazia Ali Khan (MBA 1998).

February 28, 2025

Time:

4:00 pm

Facebook Live

In our next episode, we are excited to welcome Shazia Ali Khan (MBA 1998), a corporate executive turned creative. Shazia began her career as a Brand Manager at Unilever, but her passion for storytelling led her to pursue filmmaking after studying at the London Film Academy. Her debut feature film, Pinky Memsaab (2018), was a breakthrough success, winning Best Film at the UK Asian Film Festival in 2019. The film also streamed worldwide on Netflix for four years and earned global critical acclaim.

She has produced and directed Talking Divas for ARY London and created impactful documentaries highlighting social causes in Africa and South Asia, in collaboration with renowned organisations like The Citizens Foundation and School Aid. She has also mentored the next generation of filmmakers as an adjunct professor at Middlesex University.

Shazia’s work has taken her across the UK, South Africa, and the UAE, where she now runs her own production house. Based in Dubai, she continues to bring powerful stories to life, and is currently working on setting up a small start-up to showcase undiscovered Pakistani brands in the natural foods and health arena.

Join us to hear Shazia’s reflections on her unique career journey and her advice for emerging creatives and entrepreneurs here.

Add to Calendar 2025-02-28 16:00:00 2025-02-28 17:00:00 ALUMS Chat: From Boardrooms to Blockbusters with Shazia Ali Khan In our next episode, we are excited to welcome Shazia Ali Khan (MBA 1998), a corporate executive turned creative. Shazia began her career as a Brand Manager at Unilever, but her passion for storytelling led her to pursue filmmaking after studying at the London Film Academy. Her debut feature film, Pinky Memsaab (2018), was a breakthrough success, winning Best Film at the UK Asian Film Festival in 2019. The film also streamed worldwide on Netflix for four years and earned global critical acclaim.She has produced and directed Talking Divas for ARY London and created impactful documentaries highlighting social causes in Africa and South Asia, in collaboration with renowned organisations like The Citizens Foundation and School Aid. She has also mentored the next generation of filmmakers as an adjunct professor at Middlesex University.Shazia’s work has taken her across the UK, South Africa, and the UAE, where she now runs her own production house. Based in Dubai, she continues to bring powerful stories to life, and is currently working on setting up a small start-up to showcase undiscovered Pakistani brands in the natural foods and health arena.Join us to hear Shazia’s reflections on her unique career journey and her advice for emerging creatives and entrepreneurs here. Facebook Live LUMS Drupal 8 adil.sarwar@lums.edu.pk Asia/Karachi public