Aarif Sheikh

reference Aarif Sheikh’s name keeps popping up if you’ve spent any time digging into Bollywood action blockbusters in the last decade. The guy’s got his fingerprints all over some of the slickest, most adrenaline-pumped films out there. War (2019)? That’s him behind the magic—think Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff punching and flipping their way through a wild, globe-spanning spy chase. The stunts are next-level, and the editing keeps you barely able to catch your breath. It’s like every time you blink, something explodes. Then there’s D-Day (2013), which, let’s be real, is one of those gritty, “nobody’s safe” thrillers. Set against the backdrop of India’s hunt for its most wanted man, the film just oozes tension. Aarif’s handiwork in the pacing and the way scenes knit together—honestly, it’s probably why you can’t look away, even when things get pretty gnarly. The movie’s not shy about getting its hands dirty, and the editing’s sharp enough to cut glass. And, of course, Pathan (2023). Shah Rukh Khan’s big comeback as a superspy is basically a fireworks show from start to finish. Car chases, fight scenes, over-the-top drama—Aarif pulls it all together so the whole thing feels like a rollercoaster. If you’re into movies where the action never lets up and the stakes keep getting higher, well, you’re watching the right guy’s work. He knows how to keep audiences hooked, no question.