Mehboob Bawa

Mehboob Bawa (born 28 March 1968) is a South African actor, producer, singer, and MC. He is best known for producing and starring in the film Bhai's Cafe. Quotes A few years ago, I was cast in an Afrikaans TV series, Die Sentrum, which saw me perform an important role in many episodes. It was my first fully fledged role speaking mainly Afrikaans. It was a challenge which I met head on and received very positive reviews. The show was set in a lifeline type call centre and dealt with issues that are relevant in today’s times. I played a businessman who sponsors the centre and is often at loggerheads with his son about his approach to life. The story thread resonated with me as it showcased family relationships and was steeped in reality. I’m really proud of Razia, who, while having produced lifestyle oriented TV shows in her career, took on the responsibility of producing her first ever feature film, She was guided by our director, Maynard Kraak, but took on every challenge from making funding applications to the NFVF, DTI, dealing with private financiers and auditors, as well as overseeing the crew and balancing the budget. Razia relished the opportunity, won the hearts of many and saw the process through with aplomb. Bhai’s Cafe was deeply personal because it drew inspiration from my own family’s experience running a corner café in Cape Town. It reinforced my belief that the more specific and authentic a story is, the more universal it becomes. Audiences connect to truth. Since then, I’ve become even more intentional about telling stories that celebrate our communities, our values, and our shared humanity. External links Category:Living people Category:Actors from South Africa