Akelay Sath Mein follows Yamar, a Pakistani immigrant navigating the unpredictable realities of life in New York City. Through friendships, relationships, cultural differences, and everyday struggles, the series explores the immigrant experience with a mix of comedy and drama.
Created as an independent web series, the project brings South Asian characters and experiences to the screen through stories about finding your place far from home.
Akelay Sath Mein was filmed across Brooklyn and Manhattan with a small cast and crew. From casting through post-production, every episode brought its own creative and production challenges.
We completed five episodes before filming was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with post-production on the final episode completed during the pandemic. The series was later selected for the 2021 Chicago South Asian Film Festival.