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Director of Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning | Janaan | Sherdil | Parchi | Heer Maan Ja | Siyaah. Building the future of Pakistani Cinema. From the indie roots of Siyaah to directing Pakistan’s Blockbuster Sci-Fi epic, Umro Ayyar, Azfar Jafri's career has been defined by one goal: pushing the boundaries of what is possible in South Asian cinema. Over the last decade, Azfar has navigated the complexities of high-stakes action, comedic timing, and large-scale VFX. Now, he is committed to bridging the gap between theory and the "real world" for the next generation of creators. Azfar Jafri teaches filmmaking and deconstructs the actual production diaries, creative pivots, and on-set challenges from his films to give students an unfiltered look at the craft.