About Me

I have worked as a lead in numerous Features and Short Films. I have been involved in script writing and co-producing as well. I am a confident and articulate individual who is able to work with individuals and in teams. I can speak in languages from the subcontinent.

Acting

Experience

Accents

Employment History & Experience

I am currently working for an independent movie Called Human Evil. I am playing one of the main roles. The role involves a plethora of emotions ranging from absolute Rage to Guilt and Remorse. I have completed a number of days of shooting. There were a massive amount of dialogues in this role. I am also involved in the script writing in this project and now have become one of the co-scriptwriters and co producers for this project. I have also been offered a co-writer position with future on going projects.

I am also working on a role in an Educational Feature been put together in collaboration with Crawley Borough Council. This film will deal with subject of Extremism and will be compulsory viewing amongst yr11 students both in West Sussex and possibly across the country. I play the role of a shop keeper Hassan who takes a young non Asian (Cutch) under his wing who is been lured into a racist organisation question his prejudices about Asians.

I have completed working in a short called ‘If I wish hard’. Playing the role of the father of the 8 yr old daughter (Molly) through whose eyes the story unfolds. Molly sees the deteriotion of the relationship between her Mother and Father. This was a project based in Plymouth and partly funded by the Exeter Council. This Short will be premiered on 22nd October10 in the two day film festival at the Pheonix Theatre taking place in Exeter

I have recently completed work (July10) on a Short (Control) in which I play an Arab father who confronts his daughter in jail who has been arrested by religious police. This results in deadly consequences as all isn’t as it seems

Another project undertaken in May10 was an ‘Election Spoof’ to coincide with General Election. I am playing one of the 3 candidates campaigning for public votes. It is a satirical piece. We shot in various places in Central London, meeting with the public, distributing leaflets, making political broadcasts and delivering our manifestos to people for London. The website is now up and running and can be accessed via www.youocracy2010.co.uk

I have just started a role of playing a Gangster named ‘Red’ in a Feature ‘Child of the Kingdom’ which charts the journey of a young innocent woman who is introduced to the underworld. Shooting started in July10.

I am about to start rehearsals for two roles (Shorts) in August10. First one is that of a Black magic Practitioner. This role requires myself dressed in a black robe, being intimidating with facial scars and darkened look. The second one is in a Scifi (Kill Mode) short to be filmed on green screen playing a role of a side kick (Bomber) to the Comic Heroine. Both of these roles will be filmed in late October 2010.

I am also Co-scripting on a project which will ready to be shot in August10. The role requires to play a scrupulous conman who embezzles money from his friend. Who then in turn gets blackmailed and involved in murder.

Presenting

Experience

Specialist Areas

Employment History & Experience

I have done Presenting in Market Launches of Films and as a MC at various events.

Languages Spoken

Experience & Qualifications

General Experience

Acting Experience:
FEATURE FILM

Child of Kingdom Red Divine Inspirations Productions dir. Dapo Owolabi

Human Evils Majid Strike The Iron production dir. Mark Anthony Elijah

Crossed Path Hasan Sussex Educational Council dir. Adam Welton

Dark Hope Baba Kala Multimedia Productions dir. Latif Qureshi
(Black Magic Practitioner)

SHORT FILM

David and Goliath Sal London Film School dir. Andrea Dellamonica

If I Wish Really Hard Umar Exeter Phoenix Digital Shorts dir. Matt Richards

Control Malik Mid Eastern productions dir. Al Jahara

Youocracy 2010 Raj Youocracy2010.co.uk dir. Ed Simmons

How to pay rent Jimmy Reuben Film Productions dir. Benny Garv

Kill Mode The Bomber Paul Harrison Film dir. Paul Harrison

Counter Offer Connor Chris Tim Productions dir. Chris Tim

Qualifications & Training

Education:

Business Management BSc (Hons)
Intensive Meisner Course – Acting Temple London
Intensive Acting Course – British School of Acting

Other Information

Relevant Skills

I am interested in all aspects of film acting. I have studied acting. I get on with people and take directions well.

Interests & Hobbies

I am a confident and articulate individual who is able to work with individuals and in teams. I can speak in languages from the subcontinent. I like to keep fit by visiting gym regularly and undertaking Martial Arts. I am an avid reader as well

Miscellaneous Information

I keep myself fit by taking part in sports and by studying Martial Arts.