Waris Hussein
United KingdomdirectorMaleb. 19385.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Waris Hussein is a notable film director recognized for his work in British television and film, and he is also related to Muneeza Shamsie, having inspired her early literary pursuits through his collaborations and influence.
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Waris Hussein directed the TV movie about a teen suicide pact, which features River Phoenix.
‘James Dean has got nothing on that kid’: River Phoenix films – ranked! | FilmThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-08-06
United Kingdom· 2026-08-06
Waris Hussein is a film director and the son of Attia Hosain, who has won a BAFTA.
“Pakistani writing in English has a much wider perspective than most people credit it for” - PeopleDawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·
Pakistan· 2025-07-07
Pakistan· 2025-07-07
