Graduated from the London Film School in Covent Garden, London
Included no images of the face of Muhammad or any dramatic reconstructions of the religious figure's life in his film "Life of Muhammad" in keeping with Islamic tradition
Though he is primarily known for his documentaries, he has also directed drama series and fiction films
Founded Crescent Films in 2005, a production company that utilizes his knowledge of the South Asia region in its programming
Has worked closely with the BBC, Channel 4 and several Pakistani television channels
Known for such documentaries as "Life of Muhammad," "Seven Wonders of the Muslim World" and "Karbala: City of Martyrs․"
Many of his projects are about South Asian politics and the Muslim world