Aqil Ghani
Actor | Writer
About
From Qur’anic allegories to blockbuster movies, stories have shaped civilisation, informing how we think and the values we cherish. Through the art of storytelling, I hope to contribute to a legacy of empowerment by weaving narratives that not only entertain but also educate and inspire. In this regard, I have engaged with storytelling in two ways: writing and acting.
I began writing in June 2020. Since then, I have authored over fifty posts for my online blog, including essays, personal reflections, book reviews and short narrative prose. I am particular about creating narratives that unapologetically centre my Muslim and South Asian identity with proud, multifaceted, and vibrant characters. To this end, I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Creative Writing at the University of Birmingham with the support of the Aziz Foundation.
I started acting in September 2020, beginning my training with London’s City Academy. In the past four years, I’ve starred in a dozen short films, two feature films and one theatre show. Throughout my acting journey, I’ve enjoyed working with many talented individuals and arts organisations. Most recently, I starred alongside Mim Shaikh on Sounds of an Empire, a multi-disciplinary research and development project exploring the legacy of Qawwali music, at Soul City Arts.