Ovais Mangalwala, a familiar face on Pakistani television, has left Hum News and his show “Subah Say Agay” to join 92 News as a new breakfast news show host for the channel. His departure from Hum News has come as a surprise to many viewers who have grown accustomed to watching him on their screens every morning.
Ovais Mangalwala started his journey in the media industry with an academic background that was diverse from the norm. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science, an MBA in Finance & Banking, and later studied theatre in Napa. Mangalwala’s first job was with Dawn News English, where he started off as a producer and worked on various documentaries before becoming a host.
In 2018, Ovais Mangalwala joined Hum News as a producer, but his talents were quickly recognized, and he was asked to audition for the morning show “Subah Say Agay.” His audition went well, and he got the show, which he co-hosted with Shiffa Yousafzai. Mangalwala’s on-screen chemistry with Yousafzai was a hit, and the show received a lot of praise from the audience.
Go well, Ovais and Shiffa! Subah Say Agay won't be the same without the dynamic duo @OvaisMangalwala & @Shiffa_ZY. Thank you for the wonderful memories!
Wishing you both the very best in your new show on @92newschannel.
#SubahSayAgay #Farewell pic.twitter.com/Ef6Fc33uAZ— MediaSpring PK (@MediaSpringPk) February 17, 2023
Despite the success of “Subah Say Agay,” Mangalwala has decided to move on to 92 News, where he will be starting a new breakfast news show for the channel. He cited his reasons for leaving as wanting to experience mental and financial growth and exploring new opportunities. Speaking about his departure, Mangalwala said, “It was a difficult decision to make, but I think it’s the right one for me. I’m excited about the new opportunity at 92 News and can’t wait to get started.”
Exciting news! @ovaismangalwala and @Shiffa_ZY, former hosts of Subha Say Agay on HUM News, are joining 92 News and starting their new show, @SubhSavarayPk, from Monday. We'll miss them at HUM News but we can't wait to see them shine on their new platform. pic.twitter.com/06WW5777CY
— MediaSpring PK (@MediaSpringPk) February 17, 2023
Mangalwala’s departure has left many of his fans wondering what the future holds for “Subha Say Agay” and how it will be affected by his absence. When asked about the show, Mangalwala stated that the most important thing about the show was the chemistry between him and Yousafzai. “We both complimented and supported each other. The morning show got so much appreciation,” he said.
He further explained that the new program at 92 News would have a similar format to “Subha Say Agay,” but with some interesting additions that viewers would have to watch to find out. When asked about his most memorable moment on the show, Mangalwala mentioned the phone call that went viral and the opportunity to interview legendary celebrities.
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The role of a morning show host is significant, and Mangalwala acknowledges the enormous responsibility that comes with the job. “We are expected to provide quality content to the viewers while keeping in mind our social and family norms,” he said.
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In conclusion, Ovais Mangalwala’s decision to leave Hum News and join 92 News has created a buzz in the media industry. It remains to be seen how his departure will impact “Subha Say Agay,” but fans are eager to see what Mangalwala has in store for his new program at 92 News. Regardless, his fans will continue to support him, and we wish him the best of luck in his new endeavor.
[A big shout-out to Zaeema Shoaib of CCZ Digital who helped in writing this article.]
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