Quick Info
| Profession | Cinematographer, Writer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/04/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Nusrat F. Jafri
15/04/2026
Nusrat F. Jafri’s work was featured in South Asia Speaks’ Reportagen update after her 2025 fellowship led to a longform debut in the magazine. The piece was presented as a German translation of her essay on djinn and was scheduled to appear in the May 2026 issue of Reportagen.
15/01/2026
South Asia Speaks highlighted Nusrat F. Jafri among its bursary recipients and noted that her 2024 memoir was published by Penguin Random House India. The organization also framed her as an established cinematographer whose writing explores her family history and religious identity.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nusrat Fatima Jafri |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" (163 cm) |
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| Weight | 55 Kg (121 lbs) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | La Martiniere College, Lucknow |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Shia Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Sumit Roy (Screenwriter) |
| Marriage Date | Year, 2011 |
Family
| Husband/Spouse | Sumit Roy | ||||
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| Children | Son- Dylan Jafri Roy | ||||
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Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/nusratfjafri | |
| https://www.facebook.com/nusrat.f.jafri | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/nusrat-f-jafri-5156658 | |
| Website | https://nusratjafri.com |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nusrat F. Jafri grew up and was born in Lucknow. | |
| 2. She has a passion for photography from her childhood due to her art classes. | |
| 3. She transferred to higher studies in Delhi, graduating from Delhi University and later joined Jamia Millia Islamia for her Master's. | |
| 4. Nusrat and Sumit Roy lived together during their college years in Hauz Khas. | |
| 5. She started her career as a journalist at the Pioneer and CNBC Awaaz after her graduation. | |
| 6. Nusrat adopted the name of the American musician, Bob Dylan, for her son. | |
| 7. Her cinematography credits include works for Amazon Prime and notable films. | |
| 8. She was awarded the IPTDA Award for her work in 2022. | |
| 9. Nusrat released her first book, This Land We Call Home, in April 2024. | |
| 10. She is a Mumbai-based cinematographer with over two decades of experience in mainstream films, documentaries, and series. | |
| 11. Her debut non-fiction book explores her maternal family history through themes of caste, conversions, and the impact of modernization in India. |