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Islah Abdur-Rahman
ইসলাহ আব্দুর রহমান
Born (1991-04-20) 20 April 1991 (age 33)
London, England
NationalityBritish
EducationTelevision and new media broadcasting with media and cultural studies
Alma materCroydon College
Kingston University
Occupation(s)Film director, actor, screenwriter, singer
Years active2011–present
OrganizationIAR Media Ltd
Known forMandem on the Wall, Corner Shop Show
YouTube information
Channels
Years active2014–present
Subscribers3,280
Total views100,955
Last updated: 15 May 2023
Websitewww.iarmedia.com, www.mistahislah.com

Islah Abdur-Rahman (Bengali: ইসলাহ আব্দুর-রহমান; born 20 April 1991) is a British Bangladeshi film director, actor, singer and screenwriter. He is best known for writing, directing and starring in the hit series, the Corner Shop Show and for creating and directing the web series Mandem in the Wall.

Early life

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Abdur-Rahman was born in England to Bengali Muslim parents from Balaganj in Sylhet District, Bangladesh. He attended Forest Hill School and studied business, ICT and history.[1] After completing his GCSEs, he took a BTEC media studies course in Hillsyde Sixth Form. He carried on media and film studies through AS level,[2] then did A levels in media, English language and ICT,[1] then studied for a foundation degree in art and design at Croydon College.[2] In 2013, he graduated with a 2:1 degree in television and new media broadcasting with media & cultural studies from Kingston University.[2]

Career

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In March 2011, whilst studying at university, Abdur-Rahman launched his own film production company – IAR Media.[2] In 2011, amongst various client jobs, he created and directed Mandem on the Wall known for its role in the E4 drama series Youngers.[1] In the beginning of 2013, he starred in the feature film Those Four Walls, co-starring Kulvinder Ghir, Rakhee Thakrar, Antony Costa, Juggy D, directed by Ameet Chana. In April 2014 he directed and presented a documentary called British By Dissent which had its own screening and television debut.[2] Since February 2014, he has created, directed, written, starred in the comedy series Corner Shop Show.[2][3] In 2018, the comedy group known as 'The Halalians' was formed. In December 2018, Abdur-Rahman performed at the Great Muslim Panto 2018, alongside comedians and actors such as Abdullah Afzal, Once Upon A Family and Inayat Kanji. He performed at over 25 cities such as London, Cardiff and Bradford. He was one of the main actors and had meet and greet sessions with fans.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Credit Season Episodes
2011–2013 Mandem on the Wall Auzzie Izzy Director

Actor

Writer

Editor

Producer

Screenplay

Music

Season 1 10 episodes
2014–2019 Corner Shop Show Malik Begum 14 episodes
2014 The T-Boy Show Customer Actor 1 episode
2016 Those Four Walls Neel Film Film
2020 Man Like Mobeen Zaki Season 3 Moving Food

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Meem, Nadia (November 2011). "Interview with Islah Abdur Rahman - IR MEDIA!". Yours Fashionably. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Hameed, Ayisha (26 August 2014). "MSS interview with Islah Abdur – Rahman". MyStudentStyle. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  3. ^ Roshni, Miss (13 September 2014). "A new comedy web series all about the 'Corner Shop'". Urban Asian. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
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