Ahmed's early life was shaped by his traditional Muslim middle-class family background, where his mother, a dedicated educator, and his father, a private firm employee, instilled in him strong values. Interestingly, none of his family members had any connection to the vibrant world of cinema, which would later become a defining passion of Ahmed's life.
Despite not being academically inclined during his school days, Ahmed's mind was always preoccupied with the magic of cinemas and the art of filmmaking. This fascination with the silver screen would ultimately lead him to pursue a course in Visual Communication at Loyola College, Chennai, a prestigious institution that would provide him with a solid foundation in his chosen field.
Ahmed's first foray into documentary filmmaking was a thought-provoking exploration of the lives of trans-genders, shedding light on the harsh realities of social rejection they faced. This project marked the beginning of Ahmed's journey as a documentary filmmaker, and he would go on to create more impactful works, including his second documentary, "Brother Unwanted", which brought attention to the deplorable living conditions of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in refugee camps.
