Actor turned director Usman Mukhtar’s short film Gulabo Rani has received recognition at the Bucharest Shortcut Cinefest and he owes it to his young actor, Usama Javaid Haider, who he first met years ago at a Lahore shoot.

Yesterday, while revealing the news that Haider won the Best Actor award for his performance in Mukhtar’s horror film, the Anaa actor also shared how the young actor made it big solely based on his work ethic, passion and commitment. “I’m super proud of this kid. I honestly feel that I’m fortunate to have come across him. I met him at a shoot in Lahore where we had a scene together.

I just had to sit and react when this kid had a nine-minute-long monologue. By the time the monologue ended, I was blown away by his performance. He is a brilliant actor and a hardworking one,” he wrote.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 18 2023

Like Business on Facebook, follow @DailyNCourier on Twitter to stay informed and join in the conversation.