Following the story of a washed-up detective who strives to solve his first case in 13 years, Abdulla Mahmood AKA Whatsmahmood’s Furjaan Al Bahrain is a medley of emotion, drama, comedy, and a high-intensity police-thief chase, and a surprise ending culminating in a cliff-hanger. All of this – packed into one 13-and-a-half-minute short film that premiered over the weekend. Combining his passion for music and filmmaking, Whatsmahmood has set off on an ambitious goal – to pair each of his monthly songs with a short film. He’s off to a good start. At the heart of the movie, the moment of seeming vindication is when Mahmood’s crowning jewel – Furjaan Al Bahrain plays in the background. For the artist, it’s all about breaking creative boundaries. As his first venture into this hybrid storytelling format – short films, in which he not only played the lead role but also took on multiple responsibilities behind the scenes – Furjaan Al Bahrain makes for an entertaining watch. We recently caught up with the artist to find out what coming up in his ambitious plan for 2025. Sunday Spotlight: Abdulla Mahmood AKA Whatsmahmood What’s the story behind Furjaan Al Bahrain?  It’s the classic underdog tale—a […]

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