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Ahmaq

Ahmaq (The Fool) is the first episode of “Scenes from Poetry,” an experimental vertical series that brings Urdu poetry into everyday life through simple, conversational scenes.

The series is part of The Indo Indie Project, a collective attempt to make authentic Indian films at the lowest possible budgets, created collaboratively and with realism.

  • Sohaib Ahmer
    Director
  • Indo Indie Project
    Producer
  • Altaf Hussain
    Key Cast
    "Faraz"
  • Vanisha Pandeer
    Key Cast
    "Parvin"
  • Hritik Kumar
    Scene Writer
  • Parvin Shakir
    Poets
  • Ahmad Faraz
    Poets
  • Priya Sah
    Camera
  • Project Type:
    Experimental
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 10 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 14, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    28,000 INR
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Urdu
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 50mm, 35mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    9:16
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Sohaib Ahmer

Sohaib Ahmer is a master's film student at NID, Ahmedabad, with a background in CSE from Hyderabad. Driven by a passion for film making, he actively explores the cinematic realm, constantly seeking to deepen his understanding and skills. Additionally, Sohaib has a strong inclination towards Urdu poetry, both in writing and recitation.

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Director Statement

I wanted to visualize poetry into real life verbatim