Pakistani actress Ayeza Khan has praised filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Patakha Pictures as the company celebrates five years of supporting women-led storytelling.
Ayeza shared a congratulatory message recognising the production house’s work and its efforts to create opportunities for women in the entertainment industry. Her message highlighted the importance of platforms that help women share their stories and develop their creative potential.
Patakha Pictures Marks Five Years
Founded by Oscar-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Patakha Pictures focuses on supporting women filmmakers and encouraging stories about women’s experiences.
Over the past five years, the initiative has worked to provide emerging creators with opportunities to develop their ideas and bring them to wider audiences.
The platform aims to encourage more women to participate in filmmaking and challenge traditional barriers within the industry. It also seeks to promote stories that reflect women’s lives, struggles and achievements.
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Work in Film
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has earned international recognition for documentaries addressing social issues, particularly those affecting women and children.
She became the first Pakistani to win an Academy Award, earning the honour for her documentary Saving Face in 2012. She later won another Oscar for A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness in 2016.
Her work has drawn international attention to issues such as violence against women and social injustice. Through Patakha Pictures, she has continued supporting women who want to tell meaningful stories through film.
Ayeza Khan Supports Women-Led Storytelling
Ayeza Khan’s message has added to the celebrations surrounding the initiative’s fifth anniversary.
The actress has built a strong presence in Pakistani television through dramas that have attracted audiences across the country and beyond. Her recognition of Patakha Pictures also highlights the role established artists can play in supporting emerging creative talent.
As the initiative enters its next phase, its focus remains on creating opportunities for women filmmakers and bringing more diverse stories to audiences.
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