Documentary Still 1, Nayyar: an art story, 2023

NAYYAR: An Art Story

Documentary - 20 min | 2023

Directed by Ayessha Quraishi & Shalalae Jamil

A portrait of Nayyar Jamil, whose lifelong commitment to teaching shaped generations of artists in Pakistan and beyond. Beginning as a painter, she discovered her true calling as a mentor, guiding students with quiet strength and unwavering devotion.

Through reflections by her students and family, the film reveals her studio as both sanctuary and classroom: a space where creativity thrived, artistic lives were formed, and futures took root.

NAYYAR: An Art Story celebrates the enduring legacy of a teacher whose influence continues to resonate in the practices of artists across Pakistan and abroad.

20230: Nayyar: an art story, documentary poster, 20min 25sec, 2023, by Ayessha Quraishi

DIRECTED BY AYESSHA QURAISHI AND SHALALAE JAMIL PRODUCER AYESSHA QURAISHI FEATURING ASMA MUNDRAWALA AYESSHA QURAISHI AZHAR JAMIL BANI ABIDI HASAN-UDDIN KHAN NAYYAR JAMIL UZMA ASLAM KHAN CINEMATOGRAPHY AYESSHA QURAISHI MAHEEN ZIA NAEL QURAISHI SHALALAE JAMIL EDITOR MOHAMMED ALI HAKEEM COLOURIST SAAD BHATTI STILLS AYESSHA QURAISHI NASIRUDDIN KHAN MM. KHAN COLLECTION SHALALAE JAMIL FEATURED ARTWORKS AYESHA ASLAM KHAN AYESSHA QURAISHI FAIZA KASSIM HUMA BHABHA M. KIBRIA NAYYAR JAMIL VOCALIST FAIZA KASSIM "JALLA" (RAJASTHANI FOLK SONG) FOLEY AYESSHA QURAISHI

This film was made possible with the support of Patakha Pictures and SOC Films

Documentary Excerpt

20230: Nayyar: an art story, documentary, 20min 25sec, film still 4, 2023.
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20230: Nayyar: an art story, documentary, Koel gallery screening, 2024.