Bilal Sami (born May 23, 1978) is a Pakistani producer, screenwriter and filmmaker. He was born in Lahore and is based in Brooklyn, New York City.
Career Television Sami began his television career on the sitcom Jutt and Bond, airing on Indus Vision (2001–2004). His subsequent television work includes sitcoms Bhatti Ki Bas Ho Gai (2006), Yassu Panju Haar (2009), Yes Sir! (2010), and Dosti Aisa Nata (2009).
Sami was the Series Associate Producer for David Blaine: Do Not Attempt. The documentary series starring the David Blaine was made for Disney+ and National Geographic.
Film Bilal is the writer and producer of the documentary film "Hanging by a Wire". The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2026 in the World Cinema Documentary competition.
In 2019, Sami served as consulting producer for the crime thriller Laal Kabootar which was Pakistan's entry to the 92nd Oscars.
In 2016, Sami co-wrote and associate-produced Dobara Phir Se, a romantic drama directed by Mehreen Jabbar.
Beside his TV and film career he also co-authored several songs with Zeb Bangash and Haniya Aslam of Zeb and Haniya, including Rona Chore Diya from the album Chup!, Jaise Milein Ajnabi for Madras Cafe (2013) and Mein Irada In Season 11
Filmography
Film YearTitleCreditNotes2026Hanging by a WireProducer, WriterDocumentary feature2025Post TermShort Film2019Laal KabootarConsulting ProducerNarrative feature2016Dobara Phir SeWriter, Associate ProducerNarrative feature2016DhunDirector, Co-producerDocumentary short2012Panic ButtonProducerShort Film2010Off CourseWriter, Director, ProducerNarrative short
Television YearTitleCreditPlatform2025David Blaine: Do Not AttemptAssociate ProducerDisney+2024Behind The SceneCo-ProducerSeattle's Tasveer Film Market Selected Projects2018Coke Studio 11Translator, LyricistMultiple channels (Pakistan)2017The Flying TentTranslator, LyricistYouTube2011Counter Terror NYCCrewNational Geographic (USA)2011Blue Collar DogsCrewNat Geo Wild (USA)2006–2008Bhatti Ki Bas Ho GaiWriter, Actor, ProducerARY Digital (Pakistan)2001Jutt and BondActor (as Dr. Evil)Indus Vision
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