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Islah

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  • Writer
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Islah Abdur-Rahman is an actor, director, and presenter whose work spans comedy, television, and digital media, with a strong focus on authentic ethnic representation. He first gained recognition directing 'Mandem On The Wall' (4.3m+ views) before evolving into The Wall of Comedy. His writing and directing talents elevated with his series 'Corner Shop Show' (9m+ views) taking him to win Best Online Channel at the Asian Media Awards and Best YouTuber at the Brit Bangla Awards. Islah showcased his storytelling prowess with famous sketch comedy series 'The Halalians' (3.2M+ views) and heart gripping drama 'If Only' in the film festival circuit. He starred in acclaimed projects such as 'Man Like Mobeen', 'Too Close, 'Mood' and the BAFTA-winning 'Alma's Not Normal'. As a presenter and BBC Radio broadcaster, he won Best Ensemble Cast at the 2021 Audio Production Awards.

Beyond his on-screen roles, Islah has been a driving force in producing non-scripted content that has captivated online audiences. His ability to create compelling, relatable content has earned him a dedicated following and recognition as one of the most influential figures in online entertainment. His passion for ethnic representation in media is at the heart of his work. Through his platform, The Corner Shop Network, he is committed to providing opportunities for emerging talent, giving actors, presenters, and content creators from underrepresented backgrounds the chance to showcase their abilities and tell their stories.

In 2024, renowned director Zack Snyder praised Islah's directing and acting talents, hinting at a future collaboration and his introduction into Hollywood. And the excitement doesn't stop there-Islah is set to star in a major upcoming video game release in 2025, a role that promises to elevate his already impressive career to new heights, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what's next.
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    Known for

    Corner Shop Show (2014)
    Corner Shop Show
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Malik Begum
    • Malik(as Islah Abdur-Rahman)
    Islah and Michael Truong in Corner Shop: Thank You, Come Again (2019)
    Corner Shop: Thank You, Come Again
    7.2
    • Malik Begum(as Mistah Islah)
    • 2019
    Islah in Go Back to Your Country (2025)
    Go Back to Your Country
    Short
    • Omar
    • 2025
    Hannah-Lily Odutola in If Only (2023)
    If Only
    9.4
    Short
    • Ghost
    • 2023

    Credits

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    Actor



    • The Cliff Montgomery Show
      • Born-Again Roadman
      • Post-production
      • Short



    • Islah in Go Back to Your Country (2025)
      Go Back to Your Country
      Short
      • Omar
      • 2025
    • Hannah-Lily Odutola in If Only (2023)
      If Only
      9.4
      Short
      • Ghost
      • 2023
    • Mood (2022)
      Mood
      6.2
      TV Mini Series
      • Tony (as Islah Abdur-Rahman)
      • 2022
    • Sophie Willan in Alma's Not Normal (2020)
      Alma's Not Normal
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Zee
      • 2021
    • Emily Watson and Denise Gough in Des liens trop étroits (2021)
      Des liens trop étroits
      6.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Nav (as Islah Abdur-Rahman)
      • 2021
    • Tom Brittney in Make Me Famous (2020)
      Make Me Famous
      6.6
      TV Movie
      • Imran (as Islah Abdur-Rahman)
      • 2020
    • Guz Khan in Man Like Mobeen (2017)
      Man Like Mobeen
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Zaki (as Islah Abdur-Rahman)
      • 2020
    • The Destructors (2019)
      The Destructors
      Short
      • 2019
    • Corner Shop Show (2014)
      Corner Shop Show
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Malik Begum
      • Malik (as Islah Abdur-Rahman)
      • 2014–2019
    • Rocks (2019)
      Rocks
      7.4
      • Ismail (as Islah Abdur-Rahman)
      • 2019
    • Islah and Michael Truong in Corner Shop: Thank You, Come Again (2019)
      Corner Shop: Thank You, Come Again
      7.2
      • Malik Begum (as Mistah Islah)
      • 2019
    • Corner Shop: Zombie's on the High Street (2018)
      Corner Shop: Zombie's on the High Street
      TV Movie
      • Malik (as Islah Abdur-Rahman)
      • 2018
    • Those Four Walls
      • Neel (as Islah Abdur-Rahman)
      • 2017
    • The T-Boy Show (2014)
      The T-Boy Show
      TV Series
      • Customer (as Islah Abdur-Rahman)
      • 2016

    Director



    • Islah in Go Back to Your Country (2025)
      Go Back to Your Country
      Short
      • Director (directed by)
      • 2025
    • Hannah-Lily Odutola in If Only (2023)
      If Only
      9.4
      Short
      • Director (directed by)
      • 2023
    • Corner Shop Show (2014)
      Corner Shop Show
      8.2
      TV Series
      • series director (as Islah Abdur-Rahman)
      • 2014–2019
    • Islah and Michael Truong in Corner Shop: Thank You, Come Again (2019)
      Corner Shop: Thank You, Come Again
      7.2
      • Director (as Islah Abdur-Rahman, directed by)
      • 2019
    • Corner Shop: Zombie's on the High Street (2018)
      Corner Shop: Zombie's on the High Street
      TV Movie
      • Director (as Mistah Islah, directed by)
      • 2018

    Writer



    • Islah in Go Back to Your Country (2025)
      Go Back to Your Country
      Short
      • written by
      • 2025
    • Hannah-Lily Odutola in If Only (2023)
      If Only
      9.4
      Short
      • screenplay
      • 2023
    • Corner Shop Show (2014)
      Corner Shop Show
      8.2
      TV Series
      • writer
      • written by
      • wrote by (as Islah Abdur-Rahman)
      • 2015–2019
    • Islah and Michael Truong in Corner Shop: Thank You, Come Again (2019)
      Corner Shop: Thank You, Come Again
      7.2
      • written by (as Islah Abdur-Rahman)
      • 2019
    • Corner Shop: Zombie's on the High Street (2018)
      Corner Shop: Zombie's on the High Street
      TV Movie
      • written by (as Mistah Islah)
      • 2018

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Islah Abdur-Rahman

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    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male
    • Pronouns
      • he/him
    • Sexual orientation
      • Straight
    • Race / Ethnicity
      • Asian
    • Nationality / Religious or Ethnic identity
      • Muslim

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