Syed Mohammad Ahmed

Syed Mohammad Ahmed, frequently credited as Mohammad Ahmed, is a Pakistani screenwriter, lyricist, actor, and director. He is best known for Mystery Theater, Badtameez, Tum Se Kehna Tha, Shaista Shaista, Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat, Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat, Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay, Dareecha, Goya, and many other series and telefilms such as Khamoshi, Ghoongat and Ramchand Pakistani. His appearance as Shah Jahan/Agha Jan in Suno Chanda was praised by critics, and he went on to reprise his role in the sequel Suno Chanda 2. He has written dialogue for the Indian movie Tere Bin Laden, and has written screenplays for several television series. In 2019, he received a nomination for Best Actor for his role in the 2018 film Cake, at the 18th Lux Style Awards.

Career

His body of work is a showcase of the storyteller's art. The humor in his scripts is real. He never exaggerates the subject and uses real-life humor. One can see an undercurrent of social issues in his screenplays but with the treatment, laced with humor. He is fascinated by the satirical way Mushtaq Ahmad Yusufi dealt with serious issues. Desi Rants n Raves wrote "Mohammed Ahmed is a seasoned writer and his flair for penning relatable and real stories is on full display in most of his work. With no black or white extremes, a simple story on the surface, his script appears to have layers of meaning embedded within crisp and meaningful dialogues."

He returned to acting with the family-drama film Cake. He has also acted in various drama series including Ehd E Wafa, Suno Chanda, Mere Paas Tum Ho, Aulaad and Sabaat. His performance in these series has received praise from viewers and critics.

Filmography

Films

Screenwriting Year Title Director(s) Other notes 1995 Tum Se Kehna Tha Sahira Kazmi 2000 Tum Hi To Ho Marina Khan 2017 Dhund Farrukh Faiz 2017 Chanar Ghati Syed Ghazanffar Ali co-writer 2023 Kuch Ankahi Nadeem Baig 2024 Very Filmy Ali Hassan Contractors Mehreen Jabbar