Kamran Qureshi
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Kamran Qureshi | |
|---|---|
 Qureshi in June 2009 | |
| Born | 3 October 1975 (age 50) |
| Other names | Cameron, Cam, Kam |
| Education | MA, MBA, PhD |
| Alma mater | National Film and Television School London Film School London Film Academy |
| Occupations | Filmmaker & TV Director, producer, and academic |
| Years active | 1992 - present |
| Known for | Ariel Mothers |
| Notable work | Nestlé Nido Young Stars and Riyasat |
| Spouse | Iram Qureshi (m. 2002-present)[1] |
| Children | Hareem Qureshi, Huda Qureshi, Michelle Qureshi |
| Academic background | |
| Thesis | Only love matters : a creative, critical exploration of intersex characters in English language films (2022) |
| Academic advisors | Richard J. Hand, Eylem Atakav |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Film and TV production |
| Website | Official website |
Kamran Qureshi (born 3 October 1975) is a filmmaker, known for his films, TV shows and drama series on women, children, and intersex issues. His 2023 family romantic-drama feature film, Only Love Matters, is the first film about intersex people set in the UK.
Kamran Qureshi was born on 3 October 1975.[2]
He has attended the National Film and Television School, London Film School, and London Film Academy, earning an MA, MBA, and PhD.[citation needed]
Career
Film
Qureshi started as digital video effects designer for TV channels and advertising agencies in 1992 and later joined a television production house Telewise in 1995 as an editor and director. His journey into direction with branded programmes: Fanta Candid Camera, Allen Soothers Boom Bastic, Teleworld's Thrill Seekers, Cheer Up, Voyage of Discovery branded TV transmission sponsored by John Player Gold Leaf, Har Dam Tayyar on Military Forces by Embassy, and Ariel Mothers, sponsored by Procter and Gamble.[4]
Qureshi directed branded TV shows, drama serials, documentaries and films. He made his first telefilm on intersex[5] titled Murad (Desire),[6] which brought him first award for Best Director and Best telefilm at the 2003 Indus Telefilm Festival. Then he directed a 13-part TV films series, Maa Aur Mamta' (Motherhood), which won seven awards at the Indus Drama Awards 2005. In 2004, he directed his first drama serial "Moorat",[7] for 7th Sky Entertainment.
His 2023 family romantic-drama feature film Only Love Matters is the first film in cinema history on the topic of intersex people set in the UK.[5]
Academia
Qureshi is a media and gender studies researcher and has taught at the University of East Anglia (2019-2022), and at Solent University. He works as a peer reviewer for Humanities and Social Sciences Communications.[8]
Selected filmography
- Only Love Matters (2023)
- Choti Si Kahani (Sunsilk and Fair & Lovely) - Brand endorsement TV serial
- Moorat
- Riyasat, a.k.a. Kingdom of Hearts
- Manzil, a.k.a. Her Lost Destination[9]
- Makan a.k.a. Home a Heaven[10]
- Sarkar Sahab a.k.a. Evicted Lord
- Ishq Ki Inteha Aka Unbounded Love
- Ariel Mothers a.k.a. Ariel Maa - Talk Show
- Pepsi Top of the Pops - Music Charts
- Wall's Paddle Pop Kids Club - Kids Show
- Murad
- Meharun Nisa
