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In 2024, Saify directed the short film ''Lesson in Honor'', for which he is also credited as a writer.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Reporter|first=Cine|date=2025-08-08|title=Al Akmar Saify’s journey from talent scout to director reflects a passion for storytelling! - Latest News, Breaking News, National News, World News, India News, Bollywood News, Business News, Politics News, Sports News, Entertainment News - CineBuster|url=https://www.cinebuster.in/al-akmar-saifys-journey-from-talent-scout-to-director-reflects-a-passion-for-storytelling/|access-date=2026-09-28|language=en-US}}</ref> | In 2024, Saify directed the short film ''Lesson in Honor'', for which he is also credited as a writer.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Reporter|first=Cine|date=2025-08-08|title=Al Akmar Saify’s journey from talent scout to director reflects a passion for storytelling! - Latest News, Breaking News, National News, World News, India News, Bollywood News, Business News, Politics News, Sports News, Entertainment News - CineBuster|url=https://www.cinebuster.in/al-akmar-saifys-journey-from-talent-scout-to-director-reflects-a-passion-for-storytelling/|access-date=2026-09-28|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
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|Vertical series<ref>{{Cite web|date=2025-09-08|title=Al Akmar Saify Works Alongside Mehul Vyas in Upcoming Kuku Series as Filming Concludes in Mumbai|url=https://www.morningkashmir.com/al-akmar-saify-works-alongside-mehul-vyas-in-upcoming-kuku-series-as-filming-concludes-in-mumbai/|access-date=2026-10-05|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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* {{IMDb name|12647417|Al Akmar Saify}} | |||
Revision as of 21:07, 5 October 2026
Al Akmar Saify is an Indian casting director and filmmaker based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.[1]
Al Akmar Saify | |
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.jpg) Official portrait of Saify | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
He is the founder of Saify Casting Company and has worked in casting and assistant direction for films, television series and music videos.[2][3]
Career
Saify has worked as a casting director on films including B.A. Pass 3 (2021), Thank You for Coming (2023) and Crew (2024).[4][5] He has also worked in assistant direction on projects including The Butterflies (2022) and the music videos Ab Kise Barbaad Karoge and Banke Bihari (both 2022).[6] In 2026, Saify worked as an associate casting director on the Telugu film Ramnagar Bunny.[7]
In 2024, Saify directed the short film Lesson in Honor, for which he is also credited as a writer.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | B.A. Pass 3 | Casting director | Film |
| 2022 | The Butterflies | Assistant director | Film |
| 2022 | Ab Kise Barbaad Karoge | Assistant director | Music video |
| 2022 | Banke Bihari | Assistant director | Music video |
| 2023 | Thank You for Coming | Casting director | Film |
| 2024 | Crew | Casting director | Film |
| 2024 | Lesson in Honor | Director, writer | Short film |
| 2025 | Game Over | Assistant director | Television series |
| 2026 | Hanuman Avtar | First assistant director | Television series |
| 2026 | Game Over | Assistant | Vertical series[9] |
References
- ↑ "Who is Al Akmar Saify? From finding faces to directing frames – his aspiring in filmmaking". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Al Akmar Saify's journey from talent scout to director reflects a passion for storytelling!". CineBuster. 8 August 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Al Akmar Saify: From Behind-the-Scenes to the Director's Chair". Bollywood Ki Baten. 27 April 2026. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Al Akmar Saify Strengthens Bollywood Footprint with Casting Role in Crew - Media Hindustan". Media Hindustan. 2025-09-10. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- ↑ "Al Akmar Saify Contributes to Casting in Thank You For Coming Under Anil Kapoor Film Company | Bollywood - Paliwalwani - Latest Hindi News". Paliwalwani (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- ↑ "Al Akmar Saify Movies and TV Shows - TV Listings | TV Guide". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- ↑ "Al Akmar Casts Ambika Vani in 'Ramnagar Bunny'!". CineBuster. 15 September 2026. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ Reporter, Cine (2025-08-08). "Al Akmar Saify's journey from talent scout to director reflects a passion for storytelling! - Latest News, Breaking News, National News, World News, India News, Bollywood News, Business News, Politics News, Sports News, Entertainment News - CineBuster". Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- ↑ "Al Akmar Saify Works Alongside Mehul Vyas in Upcoming Kuku Series as Filming Concludes in Mumbai". 2025-09-08. Retrieved 2026-10-05.