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In a sit-down conversation with uInterview, actor Shaz Khan shared how he had to learn Mma for his new movie The Martial Artist, a drama that follows the Mma fighter ‘Ibby’, who must travel to Pakistan when his career is sent spiraling off track. Khan told uInterview founder Erik Meers, “I trained for four years for this film. I’ve been physical all my life, and I boxed a little in college, but this is another level of commitment…I’m like, ‘If I’m going to pay this character, I’m not going to be believable at all if I phone it in.’ So I had to go all in, I had to learn boxing again, taekwondo, wrestling, jujitsu, Muay Thai, kickboxing.” The Martial Artist is now in theaters.

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In The Martial Artist, when Mma rising star Ibby "The Prince" Bakran shines in a local fight, the world’s largest promotion company offers him a deal he can’t refuse. Consumed with the limelight and all it has to offer, Ibby burns the candle at both ends, and soon his fighting takes its own hit.

As his star begins to fade, he points the finger at everyone but himself, becoming withdrawn and pulling away from his family who never wanted him to fight. With nowhere else to turn, he travels to his homeland to find answers from his estranged grandfather. In the majestic mountains of Pakistan, Ibby works to find his what he’s lost; but first he must face his biggest opponent yet: himself.

Shaz Khan plays Ibby, with Iron Man star Faran Tahir taking on the role of his grandfather, Dada. Last week, we got to sit...

The Martial Artist, a feature film, releasing on April 4, 2025. The film, the directorial debut of actor Shaz Khan, will serve audiences with a visually stunning and emotionally gripping plot that explores the journey of an Mma fighter’s self-discovery. For years, Hollywood has recycled the same old fight films—the Lone Warrior, the Underdog, the Comeback. But The Martial Artist isn’t just another fighter’s tale. It’s raw. It’s relentless. And it’s about to redefine a genre.

Blending the cultures of the East with the West with themes of ambition, redemption and personal discovery, it is poised to be a film that can challenge stereotypes. Director Shaz Khan reveals that the film has also been made with the aim to appeal to audiences across international borders.

Speaking on the same, Shaz Khan said, “This isn’t about throwing punches. It’s about breaking the mold. It...

Get ready for a movie that’s going to blow your mind! Shaz Khan is stepping into the director’s chair with his first film, The Martial Artist, hitting theaters on April 4, 2025. This film is all set to shake up the fight film scene. It’s a visually captivating and emotionally charged story about an Mma fighter’s path to self-discovery, mixing Eastern and Western influences while exploring themes like ambition, redemption, and personal growth.

In a world where fight films often stick to the same old patterns, The Martial Artist breaks the mold with its gritty, bold, and innovative style. Shaz Khan aims to craft a film that resonates not just locally but also with audiences around the globe. “This isn’t just about throwing punches. It’s about challenging the norm and introducing something fresh that reflects the struggles we face today,” Khan shares.

The trailer has already created a buzz,...

"Fighting is not about a system... It is working in harmony with nature's laws – to express who you really are." Um, sure? I guess so? Odysseus Entertainment has revealed the official trailer for a movie called The Martial Artist, starring and directed by Pakistani-American actor Shaz Khan. Yet another exceptionally generic film about a Mma fighter and how hard it is to be successful in this sport. An Mma fighter destined for greatness must face his biggest rival yet: himself. Shaz Khan stars as Ibby "The Prince" Bakran, a fighter who is about to achieve greatness when he's offered a deal by a major promoter. As his star begins to fade, he points the finger at everyone but himself, becoming withdrawn and puling away from his family who never wanted him to fight. So he returns to Pakistan to "find what he's lost." The cast also includes Sanam Saeed, Babar Peerzada,...