Our productions have earned selections and awards at prestigious film festivals including NYCIFF, Buffalo International Film Festival, Calcutta International Cult Film Festival, and Fade In Awards.
Best Narrative Short, Best Director & Best Lead Actress
Darya Kay Iss Paar (2021)
Winner — Jeff Boundary Breaker Award
Darya Kay Iss Paar (2021)
Outstanding Achievement
Darya Kay Iss Paar (2021)
Official Selection
Darya Kay Iss Paar (2021)
Semi Finalist — Short Film / Short Script
Darya Kay Iss Paar (2021)
Official Selection
Darya Kay Iss Paar (2021)
From award-winning feature films like Gunjal to powerful documentaries like Welcome Home, we tackle pressing social issues — women's empowerment, homelessness, and cultural identity — while engaging diverse audiences worldwide.
Pushing boundaries with innovative storytelling — from Urdu-language feature films to Memphis-set narratives — that captivate global audiences.
Creating engaging films and documentaries that bring joy, provoke thought, and keep audiences entertained across streaming platforms worldwide.
Driving meaningful change through films that address women's rights, homelessness, and cultural identity — earning recognition at international film festivals.
Committed to producing socially responsible content that reflects our values and ethics.
Originally from Chitral, Pakistan, Nighat Akbar Shah is an award-winning producer, TEDx speaker, and tireless advocate for women's rights. She founded ADUR Productions to harness the power of film to spotlight overlooked social issues — from breast cancer awareness and youth skill development to financial independence for women. Her productions have screened at international film festivals including NYCIFF, and her debut feature film Gunjal earned critical acclaim. Nighat's mission is to inspire meaningful change through socially responsible storytelling that entertains and empowers.
Award-winning feature films, documentaries, and short films — crafted with passion and purpose
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Tracing the evolution of Adur Productions from its debut short film to a diverse portfolio of features, shorts, and documentaries.
Read moreBeyond filmmaking, Nighat Akbar Shah continues her tireless advocacy for breast cancer awareness, women's financial independence, and youth skill development.
Read moreHow a passion for social justice storytelling grew into an internationally recognized production company bridging Pakistani and American cinema.
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