Kal Sabir is an actor of South Asian heritage, now making his mark on the Scottish screen as a writer and director.

Raised in Glasgow, he took the scenic route to the Performing Arts by first studying Computer Science at the University of Strathclyde. He figured that if the acting didn’t work out, he would have something to fall back on.

For those with a keen eye, he can be spotted in films such as Gran Turismo, Mary Queen of Scots, and Bell Bottom. His television credits include Armchair Detectives, a fleeting appearance in Slow Horses season 1, and as DCI Logan Bruce in Dept. Q.

In 2025 he was 1 of 8 emerging filmmakers chosen for the Glasgow Film Festival New Talent Mentorship Scheme.