Mehr Hussain
- Actress
- Writer
- Director
Mehr Hussain is a Dubai-based actor, writer, and filmmaker known for her dynamic presence across film, television, theatre, and regional commercial work. With bases in Los Angeles, London, and Melbourne, she brings an international sensibility to the screen, shaped by a multicultural upbringing and a career spanning the Middle East, South Asia, and the United States.
Trained at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, Mehr has built a varied acting portfolio, portraying complex, emotionally grounded characters in award-winning shorts such as 'Bump in The Night', 'Recipe for Therapy', 'Sum of All Fears', and 'Strength in the Ordinary'. Her recent work includes lead and supporting roles in *The Masterpiece*, *False Innocence*, the Dubai-set web series 'I’m Fine in Dubai', and the series 'Khamosh Ahatein' streaming on OTT platforms such as Aatrangi. .
In 2026, Mehr joined the cast of *Jack Ryan* (dir. Andrew Bernstein) in a featured extra role, expanding her footprint into major studio productions.
Beyond acting, Mehr is an award-winning storyteller and producer, recognised for her commitment to inclusive narratives and South Asian representation. She earned the Best Supporting Actress award at the DXB Theatre Awards (2025) and was the Best Actress Runner-Up at Dubai’s Short+Sweet Theatre Festival (2020).
Her creative versatility extends into scriptwriting, performance coaching, and production through her boutique studio, Charm Theory LLC, where she continues to develop original films, series, and literary works. Passionate about character-driven stories and emerging GCC talent, Mehr is steadily building a body of work that bridges cultural perspectives and champions underrepresented voices.
Trained at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, Mehr has built a varied acting portfolio, portraying complex, emotionally grounded characters in award-winning shorts such as 'Bump in The Night', 'Recipe for Therapy', 'Sum of All Fears', and 'Strength in the Ordinary'. Her recent work includes lead and supporting roles in *The Masterpiece*, *False Innocence*, the Dubai-set web series 'I’m Fine in Dubai', and the series 'Khamosh Ahatein' streaming on OTT platforms such as Aatrangi. .
In 2026, Mehr joined the cast of *Jack Ryan* (dir. Andrew Bernstein) in a featured extra role, expanding her footprint into major studio productions.
Beyond acting, Mehr is an award-winning storyteller and producer, recognised for her commitment to inclusive narratives and South Asian representation. She earned the Best Supporting Actress award at the DXB Theatre Awards (2025) and was the Best Actress Runner-Up at Dubai’s Short+Sweet Theatre Festival (2020).
Her creative versatility extends into scriptwriting, performance coaching, and production through her boutique studio, Charm Theory LLC, where she continues to develop original films, series, and literary works. Passionate about character-driven stories and emerging GCC talent, Mehr is steadily building a body of work that bridges cultural perspectives and champions underrepresented voices.
