Pakistan’s Forgotten Surf Legends
In a forgotten fishing village, legends are made against all odds.
Pakistan’s Forgotten Surf Legends
In a forgotten fishing village, legends are made against all odds.
About Surfers of Bulleji
Our Story
“Surfers of Bulleji” is a raw, intimate portrait of a group of self-taught fishermen-turned-surfers living on the remote coastline near Karachi, Pakistan. Despite living in poverty, these young men have become local legends in the surf community, riding waves on makeshift boards, often repaired more times than you can count.
What sets them apart is not just their skill, but their resilience. With no access to professional gear, formal coaching, or institutional support, they continue to chase their dream: to one day represent Pakistan in the Olympics. But without recognition, resources, or a national surfing federation to back them, that dream remains painfully out of reach.
This documentary doesn't just tell their story, it demands that it be seen. It is a call for recognition, for dignity, and for opportunity. These athletes deserve more than admiration; they deserve a chance.
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Help bring global visibility to Pakistan’s forgotten surfers and turn their Olympic dream into a movement.
Our Team
Zartasha Mushtaq
Shahnawaz Ahmed Khan
Shahnawaz Ahmed Khan
Zartasha Mushtaq is an investigative journalist and filmmaker committed to telling underrepresented stories that challenge the status quo. As the Producer of Surfers of Bulleji, she brings her investigative eye and deep cultural insight to shed light on the untold journey of Pakistan’s self-taught surfers. With a background in broadcast a
Zartasha Mushtaq is an investigative journalist and filmmaker committed to telling underrepresented stories that challenge the status quo. As the Producer of Surfers of Bulleji, she brings her investigative eye and deep cultural insight to shed light on the untold journey of Pakistan’s self-taught surfers. With a background in broadcast and documentary work across Pakistan and North America, Zartasha blends bold storytelling with social purpose.
Shahnawaz Ahmed Khan
Shahnawaz Ahmed Khan
Shahnawaz Ahmed Khan
Shahnawaz Ahmed Khan is a Pashto filmmaker from Parachinar, Pakistan, dedicated to telling powerful stories rooted in cultural identity and social resilience. As the Director of Surfers of Bulleji, he brings a cinematic eye shaped by lived experience and formal training in Film & Television from the National College of Arts, Lahore. His
Shahnawaz Ahmed Khan is a Pashto filmmaker from Parachinar, Pakistan, dedicated to telling powerful stories rooted in cultural identity and social resilience. As the Director of Surfers of Bulleji, he brings a cinematic eye shaped by lived experience and formal training in Film & Television from the National College of Arts, Lahore. His work is driven by a commitment to authenticity and a deep empathy for communities often left out of the spotlight, making him a distinctive voice in Pakistan’s contemporary documentary landscape.