Ep 523- Actor Akbar Hamid Take Over Tribeca Film Festival With "Poreless!"

Akbar Hamid, is here! He does it all. He is a business man, producer, and actor! Wait til you see "Poreles!" It is a story about a queer Muslim beauty founder named Akram, whose brand is finally poised for its big break—until an allergic reaction leaves his face covered in a rash just as a major pitch looms. As everything he's worked for hangs in the balance, Akram must navigate chaos, family, and the pressure to stay flawless. Co-written by Harris Doran and Fawzia Mirza, Poreless is a sharp, heartfelt comedy about identity, ambition, and the messiness behind the glow. Produced by Akbar Hamid & Rabia Sultana. The film debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival! Does this sound like a trip? Well it sure is! We have the star Akbar Hamid here! Akbar is a businessman, a producer, and now an actor. How did this short come to be and how did it end up at Tribeca? Watch and find out! It is a great short that touches questions on religion, being Muslim, being gay, and more! He tells u s how all of these things can come together with laughter! All that & more here on The Roundtable! __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, Broadway World, and on social media! Like, comment, share, & subscribe! For more info on Robert- www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices