Hyderabad-based entrepreneur, fashion curator and television producer Shafeeq Ur Rahman has taken a major step onto the international stage with the announcement of his first Hollywood production. The Empty Address. The multilingual features mark a significant milestone in Rahman’s career, which has spanned fashion, lifestyle events, and television and film production
Rehman revealed the project through social media, describing The Empty Address as a unique mix of comedy, suspense and romance. The film will be produced under his banner, The Star Life Hyderabad, and is planned as a multilingual release in English, Hindi, and Telugu, which is aimed at connecting with audiences across different regions and cultures.
The project will be directed by Sagar Joshi, with filming scheduled across international locations, including the United States, India and the United Arab Emirates. While the makers have yet to reveal details about the cast and storyline, the announcement has generated a decent amount of buzz due to its global scale and cross-border appeal.
Before advancing into Hollywood, Rhman built up a strong reputation in India’s entertainment industry . He has been associated with several television productions, including the popular crime-based shows such as Savdhaan India Crime Alert, Crime Patrol, and Fear Files, while also contributing to projects like Dahleez and Nazar. His work in television helped establish him as a notable producer long before this international move.
Born in Hyderabad in 1985, Rahman is also known for organising hundreds of fashion and lifestyle events through his company. His transition from fashion entrepreneurship to global filmmaking showcases a growing trend of Indian creators expanding their reach beyond the domestic markets.
With The Empty Address, Rahman is aiming to bridge the Indian and international entertainment industries. As production details continue to emerge, the film is already being viewed as one of the most ambitious projects in his career and a noteworthy new chapter in his journey from Hyderabad to Hollywood.
Sources: Indian Express
