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Tahir Ashraf

Barrister · Counsel Actor Singer Presenter Voice Actor Writer · Director Oxford Scholar

Described as 'Alan Rickman' and a 'Barrister by day, balladeer by night' — Tahir Ashraf is a multi-award winning creative whose work spans courtrooms, stages, screens and studios across three continents.

Power 100 British Parliamentary Award Winner
Tahir Ashraf
Tahir Ashraf
Founder · PressPREP
25+
Accolades
3
Continents
20+
Yrs Experience
2
Feature Films
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Every professional deserves to communicate with authority, precision and presence. PressPREP exists to close the gap between raw potential and polished performance — whatever the stage.

Tahir Ashraf — Founder, PressPREP
Featured Work
Historic Co-Production · 2025
Love In Vietnam

Tahir stars in multi-award winning writer-director Rahat Kazmi's Love in Vietnam — a historic first co-production between India and Vietnam, inspired by the Turkish bestseller 'Madonna in a Fur Coat', released September 2025.

Released Sept 2025 India × Vietnam Feature Film
1st
India–Vietnam Co-Production
2025
Release Year
Director Rahat Kazmi — Multi-Award Winning Writer-Director
Inspired by Turkish bestseller 'Madonna in a Fur Coat'
Production Historic first co-production between India and Vietnam
Role Acting role in front of camera
Also Recurring role in 5 of 6 episodes of Bollywood TV series on Hungama OTT, released September 2025
The Man Behind PressPREP
Performer & Creative

Tahir Ashraf is a multi-award winning creative — a versatile actor, singer, presenter and voice actor who has worked both in front of and behind the camera across international film and television productions.

His own written and directed short films have earned 25+ accolades across the world's most prestigious international film festivals — from Paris and Florence to Hollywood, London, New York and Pinewood Studios.

As a writer-director, Tahir's films span psychological drama and horror, consistently earning recognition for direction, storytelling and craft at festivals across four continents.

Barrister & Legal Expert

When not in the performing arts, Tahir continues to work as a Barrister — also known as Counsel — in England & Wales, UK, advising on film and media matters at the highest levels.

Tahir read LLB (Hons) Law and graduated in 2005. He is an English qualified barrister and solicitor, bringing the precision of legal advocacy to every dimension of his creative and coaching work.

He was a finalist in the Parliamentary Legal Excellence Awards and won the prestigious Power 100 British Parliamentary Awards — recognition of his standing at the intersection of law, media and public life.

Oxford Scholar & Public Leader

Tahir was awarded a scholarship to Oxford University's leadership programme — a testament to his standing as a thinker, advocate and leader whose influence extends far beyond any single discipline.

His work in public life, law, and the arts has led to recognition at the highest levels of British professional and parliamentary society, cementing his reputation as one of the most distinctive and multi-dimensional figures working across the creative and legal professions today.

PressPREP — The Training Vision

PressPREP is Tahir's translation of decades of hard-won expertise — as a barrister, performer, and media personality — into a structured, transformative training programme for professionals who need to communicate with clarity, confidence and authority.

Every program Tahir delivers draws directly from real experience: the pressure of live television, the discipline of courtroom advocacy, the vulnerability of stage performance and the precision of international film production.

Credentials & Recognition
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Oxford University Scholar

Awarded a scholarship to Oxford University's Leadership Programme — among the most competitive academic recognitions in the UK.

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Barrister & Solicitor

English qualified Barrister (Counsel) in England & Wales. LLB (Hons) Law graduate 2005. Specialising in film and media law.

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Power 100 Parliamentary Award

Winner of the Power 100 British Parliamentary Awards and finalist in the Parliamentary Legal Excellence Awards.

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Multi-Award Winning Actor

International screen and stage actor with roles in Bollywood OTT (Hungama), feature films and acclaimed short films across 4 continents.

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Writer & Director

25+ international accolades as writer-director. Films screened at festivals in USA, UK, France, Italy, Bulgaria, India, Canada and New Zealand.

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Singer, Presenter & Voice Actor

A versatile creative — dubbed 'Barrister by day, balladeer by night' — with professional experience across singing, presenting and voice acting.

International Film Accolades
Written & Directed by Tahir Ashraf
Trapped
8 Accolades (so far)
  • Winner
    Paris Film Awards
    Paris, France
  • Winner
    Golden Nugget International Film Festival
    Varna, Bulgaria
  • Winner
    Florence Film Awards
    Florence, Italy
  • Winner
    Golden Lion International Film Festival
    Kolkata, West Bengal, India
  • Finalist
    New Zealand Indie Film Festival
    Tahunanui, Nelson, New Zealand
  • Nominee
    Digital Griffix Film Awards
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Nominee
    Yes! Let's Make a Movie International Film Festival
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Official
    New York Istanbul Short Film Festival
    New York, USA
Written & Directed by Tahir Ashraf
Slayed
17 Accolades (so far)
  • Winner
    Paris Film Awards
    France
  • Winner
    Golden Lion International Film Festival
    Kolkata, West Bengal, India
  • Winner
    Hollywood Gold Awards
    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Winner
    Florence Film Awards
    Florence, Italy
  • Winner
    London Movie Awards
    London, United Kingdom
  • Finalist
    East Village New York Film Festival
    New York, USA
  • Finalist
    International Brightlight Film Festival
    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Nominee
    Golden Nugget International Film Festival
    London, UK
  • Nominee
    Digital Griffix Film Awards — Best Micro Film
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Nominee
    Digital Griffix Film Awards — Best Director
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Official
    Lift-Off Global Network — Pinewood Studios Vol. 8
    Pinewood Studios, United Kingdom
  • Official
    Milan Gold Awards
    Milan, Italy
  • Official
    New York Movie Awards — Horror Short Film
    New York, USA
  • Official
    New York Movie Awards — Super Short Film
    New York, USA
  • Official
    Halloween Horror Festival
    London, United Kingdom
  • Mention
    Yes! Let's Make a Movie International Film Festival
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Mention
    Best Director — Night of Shorts
    Milan, Italy
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