Renowned Dubai-based filmmaker and producer Ayesha Zaki has made her lead acting debut alongside Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan in the hard...
Renowned Dubai-based filmmaker and producer Ayesha
Zaki has made her lead acting debut alongside Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan in
the hard-hitting social awareness short film Safe Community Safe World, which
was released on 13th February on Hungama and is set to stream on other OTT
platforms soon.
Marking a significant milestone in her creative
journey, Ayesha Zaki not only stepped in front of the camera for the first time
but also produced and directed the film under her banner, Tinsel Town Films.
With Safe Community Safe World, Zaki takes a conscious step towards socially
responsible cinema, spotlighting issues that are often overlooked yet deeply
impact everyday lives. The poignant short film raises awareness about the
safety concerns faced by sanitation workers and stray animals, focusing on the dangerous
consequences of carelessly discarding sharp objects such as broken glass in
public spaces. Through its narrative, the film highlights how everyday
negligence silently harms the most vulnerable sections of society, sanitation
workers and helpless stray animals.
Starring Arbaaz Khan alongside Ayesha Zaki, the
film also features Arman Khan, Manas Vilas, Mandy Walia, and promising child
actor Lyra Chauhan. Shot bilingually in Hindi and English, the film aims to
reach a wider global audience. Penned by Rashmi Zafran and visually brought to
life by Director of Photography Anees Abdul Azeem, the film blends emotional
storytelling with a strong social message, urging viewers to reflect on
everyday actions and their unintended consequences.
When asked about the film, Arbaaz Khan shared, “This is my second film with Ayesha, and this time she also steps in as my co-lead actor. What drew me to Safe Community Safe World was its honest and powerful message that sparks an important conversation around issues we often ignore, yet whose impact is deeply painful for sanitation workers and stray animals. Ayesha is extremely clear in her vision and has handled the film with great sensitivity and clarity. Working with her always feels purposeful and creatively fulfilling.”
Speaking about her motivation behind the film, lead
actor Ayesha Zaki shared, “Making my acting debut as a lead actor with a film
that speaks about responsibility, compassion, and everyday negligence felt like
the right beginning for me. I’ve always believed that cinema should spark
awareness, and stepping in front of the camera for this story was a very
conscious choice. Safe community Safe World allowed me to bring together my
vision as a director as well as an actor while addressing an issue that affects
our communities every single day”.
She added, “What makes this short film even more
special is sharing the screen with Arbaaz Khan, who is truly a remarkable
person. This is my second collaboration with him, and I deeply admire how well
he understands my creative sensibility. I hope the film starts conversations
and leaves viewers thinking.”
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