Badar is an award-winning filmmaker who enjoys exploring complex and compelling stories across various genres.
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Badar directed, co-wrote, co-producted "First and Last" a love story that follows an Indian American woman and an African American man as they reunite years after their breakup to delve into deep-seated secrets and truths on how race impacted their relationship.
Alternating between their vibrant beginnings at a Holi festival and their emotionally charged reunion, the film poses a compelling question: What would you say to the one who got away?
What would you say to the one who got away?
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Below are some awards the film received:
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Washington D.C. South Asian Film Festival 2020: Winner, Jury Award, Best Short Film.
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IndieX Film Festival 2020: Winner, Outstanding Achievement Award, Romantic Short.
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Independent Short Awards 2019: Winner, Gold Award, Best Romantic Short; Winner, Silver Award for directing.
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One-Reeler Short Film Competition 2019: Winner, Honorable Mention, Best Film; Nominee, Best Original Song.
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Badar also directed, wrote, and produced “Breathe,” a psychological horror film about toxic relationships. The film focuses on Eiman, a newly single woman, who spends her first night alone and discovers something sinister about her future.
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The film premiered at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival in 2021 and won several awards including Best Mystery, a Best directing award, Best Acting Duo, Best Sound, and others at the Hollywood Blood Horror Film Festival in 2021.
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