Akbar Ali Akkoo made many films in India, like Chhupa Rustam, Shahi Lutera, Khufia Mahal, Gypsy Girl, Abdullah, Black Tiger, Bhola Shikari, Husn Bano, Sitamgar, Gorila etc.. He migrated to Pakistan and made his first film Aadil in 1966. His other films were Hatim Tai (1967), Love in Jungle (1970), Soudagar and Azadi (1972). He died on June 6, 1971.