Abu Aleeha

Abu Aleeha
Occupations
  • film director
  • writer
Years active2019–present

Abu Aleeha (born Ali Sajjad Shah) is a Pakistani filmmaker and writer.[1][2] He made his directorial debut with the 2019 film Kataksha. He has since directed the films Tevar, Udham Patakh,[3][4][5] and Taxali Gate.[6][7]

Career

In 2022, the director announced that he was working on Javed Iqbal 2, a planned sequel to Javed Iqbal: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer[2] but the project came to a halt later that year.[8]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Director and Writer

Year Title Notes
2019 Kataksha [9][10][11]
Tevar [9]
2021Sheenogai [12]
2022Udham Patakh [13]
2023Kukri [14]
Daadal [15]
Shotcut [16]
Super Punjabi [17]
2024 Taxali Gate [18]
2026 Mera Lyari [19]

References

  1. ↑ Jawaid, Mohammad Kamran (12 September 2021). "SPOTLIGHT: 'MY PREVIOUS SIX FILMS WERE TO GET ME READY FOR THIS FILM' — ABU ALEEHA, DIRECTOR". Dawn News. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  2. 1 2 Lodhi, Rida (13 October 2022). "Yasir Hussain, Abu Aleeha announce 'Javed Iqbal' sequel". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  3. ↑ "Horror-comedy 'Udham Patakh' set for December release". The Express Tribune. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  4. ↑ Kamran Jawaid, Mohammad (5 September 2021). "SPOTLIGHT: PAKISTAN'S CINEMA, RIP?". Dawn. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  5. ↑ "Life under the red light | The Express Tribune". tribune.com.pk. 17 March 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  6. ↑ Style, BR Life & (4 May 2023). "Lahore, crime and suspense: filming wraps on Ayesha Omar's 'Taxali'". Business Recorder. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  7. ↑ "'Taxali Gate' trailer unveils gritty take on justice and consent". The Express Tribune. 20 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  8. ↑ "Abu Aleeha upset over halting release of Javed Iqbal". The Express Tribune. 5 October 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  9. 1 2 "Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain to reunite with 'Half Fry'". gulfnews.com. 7 October 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  10. ↑ "'Katakasha' set for release on June 21". ExpressTribune. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  11. ↑ "کتاکشا رواں برس عالمی نمائش میں پیش کی جائے گی". Dawnnews. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  12. ↑ https://dailytimes.com.pk/729285/sheenogai-to-release-in-cinemas-on-march-26/
  13. ↑ Jawaid, Mohammad Kamran (13 January 2022). "Filmmaker Abu Aleeha is gearing up for his newest project — a situational comedy". Images. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  14. ↑ "Film Javed Iqbal is being re-submitted to the censor board with a new name and a new cut". Images. 27 March 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  15. ↑ "Sonya Hussyn lifts the curtain on 'Daadal'". The Express Tribune. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  16. ↑ https://propakistani.pk/lens/good-news-12-pakistani-films-to-hit-the-big-screen-soon-videos/
  17. ↑ Kehkashan Bukhari (30 May 2023). "Q&A with maker of 'Kukri' and 'Taxali Gate': Abu Aleeha spills beans on upcoming movies". www.geo.tv. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024.
  18. ↑ "Gritty with a punch: 'Taxali Gate' teaser does not hold back". The Express Tribune. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  19. ↑ "'Mera Lyari' takes on stereotypes as it heads to UK Asian Film Festival". The Express Tribune. 13 April 2026. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
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