Piyara

A young overseas Pakistani confronts his decade-long guilt of shying away from his village: he connects with whom espouses a renewed sense of belonging.

  • Faraz Ahmed
    Director
  • Faraz Ahmed
    Writer
  • Faraz Ahmed
    Producer
  • Janib Sheedi
    Key Cast
    "Janib"
  • Sikandar Solangi
    Key Cast
    "Mohsin"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    پيارا
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Narrative Short, Drama
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 26, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    Pakistan
  • Shooting Format:
    4K UHD, 35mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Faraz Ahmed

Faraz Ahmed Khokhar was born in Hyderabad, Sindh. Dr Rahim Bux Khokhar, Faraz's father is a mathematics professor from Sobho Dero, Khairpur Mirs and his mother, Kousar Bhatti is a microbiologist and a school teacher hailing from Ratodero, Larkana. Faraz moved to Hertfordshire, England with his family when he was nine years old.

Faraz is an avid filmmaker. His first short film Piyara is set to release in autumn 2023.

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Director Statement

I have been wanting to tell local stories and folklore of Sindh to the world for the longest time. This is my beginning!