Uzair Zaheer Khan

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Uzair Zaheer Khan
Born (1973-11-25) November 25, 1973 (age 49)
Karachi, Pakistan
Alma mater Vancouver Film School
Occupation(s)Director, animator
Years active2017–present
Organization3rd World Studios
Known for Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor

Uzair Zaheer Khan is a Pakistani film director, screenwriter, and computer graphics artist. He was the director and writer of the 2018 film Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor , and its upcoming sequel Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God. [1]

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Filmography

Film

As director

YearTitleNotes
2018 Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor

Television

As director

YearTitleNotes
2013 Burka Avenger 13 episodes

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References

  1. "Upcoming Film 'Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God' Confronts This Hot Button Issue". 31 March 2021.

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