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{{Short description|Indian casting director and filmmaker}} | |||
'''Al Akmar Saify''' is an Indian casting director and filmmaker based in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Who is Al Akmar Saify? From finding faces to directing frames – his aspiring in filmmaking|work=Ahmedabad Mirror|url=https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/who-is-al-akmar-saify-from-finding-faces-to-directing-frames--his-aspiring-in-filmmaking/81898046.html|access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref> He is the founder of Saify Casting Company and has worked in casting and assistant direction for films, television series and music videos.<ref name="CineBuster">{{cite web |title=Al Akmar Saify’s journey from talent scout to director reflects a passion for storytelling! |url=https://www.cinebuster.in/al-akmar-saifys-journey-from-talent-scout-to-director-reflects-a-passion-for-storytelling/ |work=CineBuster |date=8 August 2025 |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref><ref name="Bollywood">{{cite web |title=Al Akmar Saify: From Behind-the-Scenes to the Director’s Chair |url=https://www.bollywoodkibaten.in/celebrity-life/al-akmar-saify-from-behind-the-scenes-to-the-directors-chair/62476 |work=Bollywood Ki Baten |date=27 April 2026 |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref> | |||
== Career == | |||
Saify has worked as a casting director on films including ''[[B.A. Pass 3]]'' (2021), ''[[Thank You for Loving Me|Thank You for Coming]]'' (2023) and ''[[Crew (movie)|Crew]]'' (2024).<ref>{{Cite news|date=2025-09-10|title=Al Akmar Saify Strengthens Bollywood Footprint with Casting Role in Crew - Media Hindustan|language=en-US|work=Media Hindustan|url=https://mediahindustan.com/al-akmar-saify-strengthens-bollywood-footprint-with-casting-role-in-crew/|access-date=2026-09-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Al Akmar Saify Contributes to Casting in Thank You For Coming Under Anil Kapoor Film Company {{!}} Bollywood - Paliwalwani - Latest Hindi News|url=https://paliwalwani.com/bollywood/al-akmar-saify-contributes-to-casting-in-thank-you-for-coming-under-anil-kapoor-film-company|access-date=2026-09-28|website=Paliwalwani|language=hi}}</ref> 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).<ref name="CineBuster" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Al Akmar Saify Movies and TV Shows - TV Listings {{!}} TV Guide|url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/al-akmar-saify/tv-listings/3060762147/|access-date=2026-09-28|website=www.tvguide.com|language=en}}</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> | |||
== Saify Casting Company == | |||
Saify founded Saify Casting Company, a casting agency involved in discovering and promoting talent for film, television and digital productions.<ref name="CineBuster" /><ref name="Bollywood" /> | |||
== Filmography == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|+ Selected credits | |||
! 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 (film)|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 | |||
|} | |||
== References == | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
Revision as of 19:42, 28 September 2026
Al Akmar Saify is an Indian casting director and filmmaker based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.[1] 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).[2][6]
In 2024, Saify directed the short film Lesson in Honor, for which he is also credited as a writer.[7]
Saify Casting Company
Saify founded Saify Casting Company, a casting agency involved in discovering and promoting talent for film, television and digital productions.[2][3]
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 |
References
- ↑ "Who is Al Akmar Saify? From finding faces to directing frames – his aspiring in filmmaking". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Al Akmar Saify's journey from talent scout to director reflects a passion for storytelling!". CineBuster. 8 August 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "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.
- ↑ 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.