Abu Aleeha

Abu Aleeha
BornJuly 31, 1981
Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
Occupations
  • film director
  • writer
Years active2019-present

Abu Aleeha is a Pakistani film director and writer.[1] Also known as Ali Sajjad Shah,[1] he started his career as a journalist.[2] He made his directorial debut with the 2019 film, Kataksha, which he also wrote. He later wrote and directed Tevar, Udham Patakh,[3] Kukri, Super Punjabi, Once Upon a Time in Karachi, Shot Cut, Sheenogai and Daadal.[4][5] His latest film, Taxali Gate was released countrywide on 16 February 2024.[6][7]

  1. ^ a b 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. ^ 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.