Akbar Quadri
Azam Quadri
Former Show runners for Star TV, Akbar and Azam Quadri are highly acclaimed writer-director brothers who write, direct and create television commercials for brands across the world.
Writer/Director/Producer
In the small town of Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh, most people believe students should aim for either an MBBS or IIT degree, ignoring other career options. However, a few brave students chose a different path: the arts.
They decided to study theatre, where they learned the value of uninterrupted live performance. Moving on to media studies, they discovered the power of film editing and how ‘cuts’ can shape a story. They also explored audio writing, realizing that words alone could create vivid pictures in the listener’s mind.
Through their journey in theatre, film, and audio, these students understood that each medium has its own unique way of telling a story. Their pursuit has been about mastering these mediums and appreciating the strengths of each form.
Testimonials
Notable Achievements
Television Commercials (TVCs)
- Written and directed TVCs for renowned brands:
- Su-Kam Inverter (Su-Kam Power Systems)
- Hamdard – Rooh Afza
- Orient Fan
- Whisper sanitary pads
Television and Film Industry
- Former Show Runner at Star Plus and Fox Star India.
- Creator of “Kitne Pakistan,” based on an award-winning novel by Kamleshwar.
- Screenplay and story writer for “Ishq Kills” (Star Plus).
- Wrote a war biopic for Roy Kapur Films (under production).
- Worked as a supporting actor in the film “Rockstar,” directed by Imtiaz Ali (2011).
Documentary and Translation
- Translated the award-winning documentary film “Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai” into Hindi. The film is based on the first environmentalist and first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Theatre and Radio
- Engaged in theatre with visually disabled women at the National Association for the Blind (NAB), New Delhi from 2005-2008, resulting in three major performances in New Delhi and Ludhiana.
- Founded the theatre group “Antraal Theatre” in 2007 and both written and directed numerous plays.
- Directed a radio documentary series commissioned by Public Service Broadcasting Trust (PSBT) and Aakashwani in 2006.
Audio and Storytelling
- Worked with Audible, an international audio platform, providing opportunities to explore more in audio storytelling.
- Written over 100 stories (Seasons 2, 3, 4) for the award-winning show “Yaadon Ka Idiot Box with Neelesh Misra”.