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Waleed Akhtar is known for his roles in 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen', 'Tyrant' and 'Cruella'. He has also written and directed short films and podcasts. See his biography, credits, photos and videos on IMDb.
- Actor, Writer, Director
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Theatre Maker and 2021 Bursary recipient Waleed Akhtar talks about making an impact with his Olivier Award winning play The P Word in I Wish I’d Known, our series of interviews with theatre makers sharing their experiences working in the industry.
Cultural producer, TV personality and founder of HUNGAMA Ryan Lanji sits down with playwright and actor Waleed Akhtar to talk about Waleed's play, The P Word...
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- Bush Theatre
Oct 3, 2022 · The P Word is a new play written by and starring Waleed Akhtar which explores the experience of gay Pakistani men in the UK and the struggle of LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. Split into two halves, in the first act we meet Billy (Akhtar), a gay Pakistani man who has faced discrimination from all sides and spends his days on Grindr.
Dec 2, 2022 · Waleed Akhtar is writing the stories he wasn't seeing on stage. The multi-talented actor and writer behind The P Word and Kabul Goes Pop on his journey from performing to playwriting - and new show The Art of Illusion at Hampstead Theatre. Fergus Morgan. Dec 02, 2022.
Thu 01 Sep 2022 | Bush Artists, Our People. If you’ve seen the Bush Theatre’s 50th season trailer on YouTube, you’ll be familiar with Waleed Akhtar. He plays the role of Billy, a young lad bragging about his latest online hook-up as he takes us on a journey along the Southbank and around the Barbican.
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Jul 4, 2019 · Waleed Akhtar, who is currently on the road with A Thousand Splendid Suns, shares his experiences and challenges of touring as an actor of colour in the UK. He talks about finding suitable digs, dealing with racism and cultural differences, and the lack of support and information in the touring system.
