I am a writer-director working in narrative cinema, with a background shaped by migration, displacement, and working-class experience. My films are grounded in lived reality and explore themes of belonging, identity, family, and moral ambiguity through intimate, character-driven stories.

I began filmmaking outside the traditional film-school system, teaching myself through practice, editing my own work, and learning through failure. This hands-on path has deeply influenced my approach to storytelling, with a strong emphasis on performance, atmosphere, and emotional restraint.

My first major short film, Kareem (2024), was inspired by a story from my father’s youth in rural Pakistan. The film won Best Short Film at HollyShorts Dubai and went on to screen internationally, including at the DC South Asian Film Festival and MISAFF.

In 2025, I wrote and directed Mr. Brown, supported by Nikon and Paramount Pictures. The film earned me the **Best Director Award at the Paramount Film Festival and was officially selected to screen at ScreamFest.

I have developed my work through international programs, including multiple filmmaking workshops in Prague, where I recently wrote, produced, and directed my third short film, now supported for its international festival run.

I am currently developing a new short film alongside a feature-length script. My focus is on emotionally precise, human stories that cross cultural borders while remaining deeply personal.