Directing
Sarvar Karimov
Born 1986-06-30
Sarvar Karimov (born June 30, 1986, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan) is an Uzbek film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor known for his contributions to modern Uzbek cinema. After studying at the Uzbekistan State Institute of Arts, Karimov began developing his career as a filmmaker and later became a production director at Uzbekfilm, one of the country's leading film studios. He became recognized among Uzbek audiences through films such as Sehrli qalpoqcha, Sariq devni minib, Yo‘qotilgan vaqt, and Sarvqomat dilbarim. His adaptation of Chingiz Aitmatov’s famous story Sarvqomat dilbarim brought renewed attention to his work and demonstrated his interest in literary-based storytelling. As a filmmaker, Karimov is known for exploring themes of human relationships, emotions, and social issues. His 2025 drama Farz became one of his most notable recent works, featuring acclaimed Uzbek actors Matyoqub Matchanov, Tohir Saidov, and Sayyora Yunusova. The film focuses on the fate of a person facing injustice and the struggle for truth and dignity. Through his work as a director, writer, producer, and actor, Sarvar Karimov continues to represent a new generation of Uzbek filmmakers, combining national storytelling traditions with contemporary cinematic approaches.
Acting credits
Behind the camera
10.0An honest craftsman sacrifices years of savings meant for Hajj with his wife to help his late friend’s homeless family. His selfless act leads to envy, false accusations, and tests his faith and integrity.
Farz
2025
10.0An honest craftsman sacrifices years of savings meant for Hajj with his wife to help his late friend’s homeless family. His selfless act leads to envy, false accusations, and tests his faith and integrity.
Farz
2025
NRTruck driver Ilyas and a simple village girl Asal fell in love with each other from the first meeting... But can their love withstand the blows of life? Based on Chingiz Aitmatov's story "My Red-Haired Sarvkamat". A joint film project between the Republics of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan
Sarvqomat Dilbarim
2018
NRTruck driver Ilyas and a simple village girl Asal fell in love with each other from the first meeting... But can their love withstand the blows of life? Based on Chingiz Aitmatov's story "My Red-Haired Sarvkamat". A joint film project between the Republics of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan
Sarvqomat Dilbarim
2018
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Impuls
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NRAn ordinary taxi driver miraculously becomes the mayor of Tashkent. Social comedy in the spirit of "The Last Minister"
Hokim Buva
2023
NRA young chemistry student dreams of creating a “Love Potion” that would capture the hearts of girls all over the world. But after an unsuccessful experiment, an unexpected event occurs, turning his fate in a direction he never could have imagined.
Love Potion
2025
NRA young chemistry student dreams of creating a “Love Potion” that would capture the hearts of girls all over the world. But after an unsuccessful experiment, an unexpected event occurs, turning his fate in a direction he never could have imagined.
Love Potion
2025
9.0An ordinary taxi driver miraculously becomes the mayor of Tashkent. Social comedy in the spirit of "The Last Minister"
Hokim Buva
2023
9.0An ordinary taxi driver miraculously becomes the mayor of Tashkent. Social comedy in the spirit of "The Last Minister"
Hokim Buva
2023
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Dars
2009
NRHashim, together with his friends Arif and Zakir, embarks on funny adventures, plays pranks again and commits a lot of stupid things.
Sariq devni minib
2014
NRHashim, together with his friends Arif and Zakir, embarks on funny adventures, plays pranks again and commits a lot of stupid things.
Sariq devni minib
2014
NRAre you ready to sacrifice your own health to save the life of your dearest one?..
Prometheus
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NRAre you ready to sacrifice your own health to save the life of your dearest one?..
Prometheus
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NRThe story is about Hashim, who, as often happens with boys, gets into various troubles.
Sehrli Qalpoqcha
2008
NRAn ordinary taxi driver miraculously becomes the mayor of Tashkent. Social comedy in the spirit of "The Last Minister"
Hokim Buva
2023
NRAn ordinary taxi driver miraculously becomes the mayor of Tashkent. Social comedy in the spirit of "The Last Minister"
Hokim Buva
2023
NRAn ordinary taxi driver miraculously becomes the mayor of Tashkent. Social comedy in the spirit of "The Last Minister"
Hokim Buva
2023