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> [I grew up listening to my grandfather's stories of our musical past. He would often talk about the orchestras that played at concerts and the musicians who played on Sunday evenings on street corners. By the time I grew up…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/i-grew-up-listening-to-my-grandfather-s-stories-of-our-musical-past/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

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## More by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

> [All the women in Pakistan working for change, don't give up on your dreams, this is for you](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/all-the-women-in-pakistan-working-for-change-don-t-give-up-on-your/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [Pakistan destroyed its own reputation. If anything, I have improved Pakistan's image.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/pakistan-destroyed-its-own-reputation-if-anything-i-have-improved/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from - if you put quality work out there, it will be appreciated.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/it-doesn-t-matter-who-you-are-or-where-you-come-from-if-you-put/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [There were a lot of unique challenges in producing the film, such as the logistical issues inherent in producing a long-term verite film in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/there-were-a-lot-of-unique-challenges-in-producing-the-film-such-as/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [In terms of 'Saving Face,' I was inspired by the stories of survivors who didn't let their attacks stop them from pursuing justice and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/in-terms-of-saving-face-i-was-inspired-by-the-stories-of-survivors/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [My films are motivated by a keen interest in highlighting issues that affect marginalized populations who are caught in difficult circumstances.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/my-films-are-motivated-by-a-keen-interest-in-highlighting-issues-that/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [When you play music, you don't need a language. Music is a language.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/when-you-play-music-you-don-t-need-a-language-music-is-a-language/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [Education liberates a woman.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/education-liberates-a-woman/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [In December 2011, I will be opening up my production house, Sharmeen Obaid Films, and aspire to change the way Pakistanis approach nonfiction storytelling.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/in-december-2011-i-will-be-opening-up-my-production-house-sharmeen/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [By giving our audience intimate access to the lives of musicians, we hope to raise awareness of the region's beautiful cultural heritage and present…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/by-giving-our-audience-intimate-access-to-the-lives-of-musicians-we/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [The day I won an Emmy was also the day my father passed away. I received a call from my sister on the way…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/the-day-i-won-an-emmy-was-also-the-day-my-father-passed-away-i/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [Thousands of civilians have lost their lives to terrorist attacks inside Pakistan, and thousands more will - because, unlike the Pakistani government, which has…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/thousands-of-civilians-have-lost-their-lives-to-terrorist-attacks/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [There are a number of parallels between the slums of Brazil and those found in my hometown, Karachi. The dichotomy that exists in Brazil…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/there-are-a-number-of-parallels-between-the-slums-of-brazil-and-those/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [It's often said that I choose subjects that are sensational! I choose to film subjects that spark difficult conversations and make people uncomfortable. Change…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/it-s-often-said-that-i-choose-subjects-that-are-sensational-i-choose/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [I believe in telling the truth.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/i-believe-in-telling-the-truth/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

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