Indo American International Festival Of World Cinema

20/01/2026

The Berlinale - Berlin International Film Festival Competition includes new films from Kornel Mundruczo, Ilker Catak, Emin Alper, Angela Schanelec, Karim Ainouz, Anthony Chen and Hanna Bergholm.

20/01/2026

Safoorah Usmani is a young Indian individual recognized for her early contributions to the film industry and her academic achievements. As of 2026, she is a student and has been involved in several creative and educational pursuits.

Background and Family

Parents: She is the daughter of Akksar Allahabadi (also known as Faisal Kamar Usmani), a film director and lyricist, and Sana Mashook, a film producer.

Siblings: She has a brother named Azaan Usmani.

Career and Achievements

Film Work: Safoorah is credited as a dubbing voice artist for the award-winning indie feature film Godaam (2021),
Upcoming projects multilingual thriller feature film HOT PIZZAH (2026) and Indo American English Feature Film THE LOST SHIP (2027)

Academic Pursuits: In 2026, she is a high school student and has concurrently pursued an online Python certificate course from Harvard University to further her interest in coding.

19/01/2026

*Sana Mashook: A Trailblazing Producer and Festival Director 🌟*

Born on November 4, 1989, in Allahabad, Sana Mashook's roots are firmly planted in the rustic village of Kadirpur. Her father, Late Mashook Ahmad was respected farmer, instilled in her the values of hard work and determination.

Sana's academic pursuits from Kanpur, where she graduated . Her life took a significant turn on October 26, 2008, when she married film director and screenwriter, Akksar Allahabadi.

A versatile producer, Sana has worked on notable projects like the Hollywood star Tom Sizemore's English feature film "Mob Humor" as an Associate Producer. She's the visionary founder and Festival Director of the Indo American Film Festival of World Cinema and Oasis Intercontinental Film Festival.

As the founder and producer of Usmania Pictures, Sana is currently working on exciting projects like the multilingual thriller feature film "HOT PIZZAH" (2026) and the Indo-American English feature film "THE LOST SHIP" (2027).

A proud mother, Sana balances her passion for film production with her family life. Her daughter, Safoorah Usmani, is a high school student and a prodigy in her own right, pursuing an online Python AI certificate course from Harvard University. Her 2-year-old son, Azaan Usmani, keeps the family energized 🌈.

With her unwavering dedication and creative prowess, Sana Mashook is a force to be reckoned with in the film industry 🌲.

19/01/2026

English version of Honorable Raghwesh Asthana sir Hindi book Amaratva launched.

नई दिल्ली विश्व पुस्तक मेला 2026 भारत मंडपम में भव्य रूप से आयोजित किया जा रहा है। मेले में भारतीय सेना की शौर्यगाथा, .....

19/01/2026

नई दिल्ली विश्व पुस्तक मेला 2026 भारत मंडपम में भव्य रूप से आयोजित किया जा रहा है। मेले में भारतीय सेना की शौर्यगाथा, .....

19/01/2026

Akksar Allahabadi, born Faisal Kamar Usmani, is a multifaceted Indian scriptwriter, lyricist, and indie filmmaker 🌳. Born on April 17, 1974, in Ratgaha, Allahabad, he's the elder son of Q.U. Usmani, ex-principal of a government college, and a homemaker mother. Akksar's creative journey began in childhood, writing stories and poems.

*Early Life & Career:*
- Left aeronautical engineering studies to pursue writing
- Joined NEPC TV shows in Chennai as a scriptwriter (1995)
- Worked with notable writers and directors like Padam Shri P. Bhanumati and Mohan Nair

*Notable Works:*
- Wrote dialogues for 250 episodes of "Yahi Hai Zindagi" (E.Tv Urdu)
- Lyrics and dialogues for Hindi movies like "Mera Krodh" and "Nayi Bazi"
- Hindi dubbing dialogues and lyrics for Tamil classics "Mudal Maryadai" and "Karutamma"
- Indie feature film "Godaam (Godown)" (2019) - writer and director, won Best Director and Best Picture awards at Flixze Film Festival, Virginia, USA

*Personal Life:*
- Married to Sana Mashook (2008), producer and founder of Usmania Pictures
- Children: Safoorah Usmani (daughter, dubbing artist for "Godaam") and Azaan Usmani (son)
- Safoorah is pursuing a Harvard University online Python AI certificate course

*Upcoming Projects:*
- English feature film "THE LOST SHIP" (2027) with Lee Arenberg and others
- Experimental feature film "Akksar Allahabadi's ONE" (2026)
- Thriller feature film "HOT PIZZAH" (2026)

A versatile creator with a passion for storytelling, Akksar Allahabadi continues to make waves in the Indian film industry 🌲.

07/01/2026

Old Memory
7th January 2022
Movie Godaam released in Prayagraj
Mansarovar Cinema Hall Prayagraj

07/01/2026

Akksar Allahabadi (born Faisal Kamar Usmani on April 17, 1974) is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and lyricist known primarily for his contributions to independent ("indie") cinema and regional television.

Early Life and Education

Birth: Born in the village of Ratgaha, near Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh.

Family: His father, Q.U. Usmani, was a government college principal.

Education: He initially studied Aeronautical Engineering at the Aeronautical Society of India but left the course to pursue a career in the film industry.

Professional Career

Allahabadi began his journey in 1995 as an assistant scriptwriter for television in Chennai.

Television (1995–Present):

Served as an assistant scriptwriter for shows like Sone Ka Offer.

Wrote dialogues for over 250 episodes of the daily soap Yahi Hai Zindagi on ETV Urdu.

Contributed to other shows including Roop Shringar, Dhurandhar, and Saas Bahu Ki Kahaniyan.

Film Direction and Writing:

Godaam (2021): His most notable work as a writer and director. The film focuses on the struggles of Indian farmers and won Best Director and Best Picture at the Flixze Film Festival (Virginia, USA) in 2019.

Indie Projects: He directed the unreleased English feature film An American in India (2011).

Dubbing and Lyrics: Provided Hindi dialogues and lyrics for dubbed versions of Tamil classics like Mudal Maryadai and Karutamma.

Production Roles:

Founded Usmania Pictures with his wife.

Served as Associate Producer for Mob Humor (2023) starring Tom Sizemore and Executive Producer for Exorcism Of Dennyann (2023).

Filmography Highlights

Role TitlesDirectorGodaam (2021), An American in India (unreleased)Dialogue/LyricistMera Krodh, Nayi Bazi, Diwangi Ne Had Kar Di, Sketch KillerAssistant CrewDil Se.., Satya, Kaun?, Meri Jung - One Man Army

Personal Life

He is married to film producer Sana Mashook. The couple has two children: a daughter, Safoorah Usmani, and a son, Azaan Usmani.
Coming Soon
HOT PIZZAH (2026)

07/01/2026

इनके साथ STAR TV Switzerland – मुझे अभी-अभी इनका एक टॉप फ़ैन होने का दर्जा मिला है!

07/01/2026

Béla Tarr was best known for directing films such as Satantango, Werckmeister Harmonies, and the Berlinale award winner The Turin Horse.

07/01/2026

"Behind-the-scenes buzz! 🎬 The multilingual thriller feature film HOT PIZZAH (2026) is heating up in Schlieren, Switzerland! 🔥 International Swiss Actor Angelo Borer is collaborating with the talented Dr. Denis Kaech, bandleader and songwriter of The Rollin' Fifties, for an exclusive Star TV talk show. 🤩 Get ready to meet the mastermind behind the promotional song "HOT PIZZA"! 🎶

05/01/2026

Get ready to spice up your playlist! 🔥 The electrifying promotional song "Hot Pizza" from the multilingual thriller feature film HOT PIZZAH is now streaming on Spotify! 🎶👉 Listen now and experience the heat! 😎
https://open.spotify.com/track/5PmTjHjjoaMo1CVsU8Nr7Y?si=0RdtbsfpTSOaSRCszco11A

Denis Kaech · Hot Pizza · Song · 2025