He featured in the title role of the 2009 independent film Shifty, directed by Eran Creevy. Ahmed plays a charismatic young drug dealer in the film which sees a life in the day of this character. He was nominated for Best Actor at the 2008 British Independent Film Awards.
Ahmed took on the lead part in the 2009 independent film Shifty, directed by Eran Creevy. In the film, he plays a captivating young drug dealer whose day is documented. He received a nomination for Best Actor at the 2008 British Independent Film Awards.