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Al Akmar Saify (born 14 November 2003) is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and casting director.[1] He began his career in casting before moving into directing short films, music videos, and feature films.[2][3] He is the founder of Saify Casting Company and has contributed to both independent and commercial cinema.[1]
Al Akmar Saify | |
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| Born | November 14, 2003[1] |
| Education | New Orchid English Medium School[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Casting director, Assistant director[2] |
| Years active | 2021–present[2] |
| Known for | Lesson in Honor[3], Ab Kise Barbaad Karoge[3] |
Early life and education
[edit]Saify was born on 14 November 2003 in Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh, India.[1] He developed an interest in filmmaking at an early age and began working on independent projects during his teenage years.[1] He completed his schooling at New Orchid English Medium School in Mumbai.[1]
Career
[edit]Saify began his career in the film industry as a casting director, working on projects such as B.A. Pass 3 (2021) and M A PASS Sarkari Naukri (2022).[2] He later contributed additional casting for the feature films Crew (2024)[4] and Thank You for Coming (2023).[5]
Expanding beyond casting, Saify worked as Assistant Director and Second Unit Director on the independent film The Butterflies (2022).[2] He made his directorial debut with the socially driven short film Lesson in Honor (2024),[3] followed by serving as Associate Director for the music video Ab Kise Barbaad Karoge (2022), featuring Asim Riaz and Sandeepa Dhar.[3]
In 2025, he was announced as a cast member and creative contributor for an upcoming Hindi-language feature film under the FilmyBox banner. Scheduled for release in 2026, the film features him as a police constable and credits him for contributions to the film’s creative direction.[6]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | B.A. Pass 3 | Casting Director | Feature film[2] |
| 2022 | M A PASS Sarkari Naukri | Casting Director | Feature film[2] |
| 2022 | The Butterflies | Assistant Director / Second Unit Director | Independent film[2] |
| 2022 | Ab Kise Barbaad Karoge | Associate Director | Music video[3] |
| 2024 | Crew | Casting (additional) | Feature film[4] |
| 2023 | Thank You for Coming | Casting (additional) | Feature film[5] |
| 2024 | Lesson in Honor | Director | Short film[3] |
| 2026 | Untitled FilmyBox Production film | Actor (police constable) / Creative Contributor | Feature film (in production)[6] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h "The Unscripted Life of Al Akmar Saify". Bollywood Ki Baten. 6 August 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Kadam, Keerti (8 August 2025). "Al Akmar Saify's journey from talent scout to director reflects a passion for storytelling!". CineBuster. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Al Akmar Saify: A Young Filmmaker Making Steady Strides in the Industry". Filmy Pandit. 17 April 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Crew". BBFC. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Thank You for Coming Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Al Akmar Saify to Serve Justice On-Screen & Vision Off-Screen in 2026". Hindekta Times. 5 August 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.