He became internationally known and popular for directing TV shows including the 1982 classic "Ankahi," comedy series "Fifty Fifty" (1980) and the travel documentary show , Gulls and Guys which was sponsored by the John Player Gold Leaf company and which was a commercial success reality show, and the military fiction series, "Alpha Bravo Charlie" (1998). Mansoor found further critical acclaim for his musical abilities, writing songs for Vital Signs in the 1990s and introduced the band nationwide. A versatile artist, he became a popular and respected film director after the release of critically acclaimed films "Khuda Kay Liye" (2007) and "Bol" (2011). Mansoor won much acclaim for his work including the Sitara-i-Imtiaz Award from the President of Pakistan in 2008.