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Basir Ahmed

Born April 30, 1998 · Karachi, Pakistan (age 28)

Basir Ahmed is a Pakistani writer-director and musician based in Karachi. A 2021 Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture graduate, he comes from a filmmaking lineage spanning 4 generations. His thesis film Baba Jee premiered at the International South Asian Film Festival Canada (Canadian Screen Award-qualifying) and won 6 awards, including Best Director at 2 festivals, before being acquired by…

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Baba Jee

Baba Jee · 2022

MovieCrimeMystery

Kashif and Khawar, two selfish gangsters, choose to defy Baba Jee, their terrifying boss, in their own ways and end up paying the ultimate price for their disloyalty.

Treasure

Treasure · 2025

MovieDramaCrime

A Deaf waste collector in Karachi stumbles upon a shocking discovery at a landfill, leading to a dangerous clash with a ruthless gangster - only to uncover a treasure that changes his life forever.

A Clay Horse

A Clay Horse · 2023

Aarash, a 12 year old Afghan refugee. His father. His fractured radio. A world of noise with no voice.

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Baba Jee

Baba Jee · 2022

MovieCrimeMystery

Kashif and Khawar, two selfish gangsters, choose to defy Baba Jee, their terrifying boss, in their own ways and end up paying the ultimate price for their disloyalty.

Director

Treasure

Treasure · 2025

MovieDramaCrime

A Deaf waste collector in Karachi stumbles upon a shocking discovery at a landfill, leading to a dangerous clash with a ruthless gangster - only to uncover a treasure that changes his life forever.

Director

A Clay Horse

A Clay Horse · 2023

Aarash, a 12 year old Afghan refugee. His father. His fractured radio. A world of noise with no voice.

Original Music Composer