Filmmaker Cyrus Patel (Image Source: IMDb)
Mumbai: Just a day after Hollywood actor Giancarlo Esposito made headlines for embracing Islam, buzz about another prominent name from the film industry converting to the faith is going viral. Mumbai-born British filmmaker Cyrus Patel has accepted Islam in London, according to documents that have gone viral on social media.
An official conversion certificate issued by the London Central Mosque and Islamic Cultural Centre was recently shared online by Turki Al-Alalshikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority. He also stated that Cyrus Patel’s decision came after he spent time filming in Saudi Arabia for a movie project.
The development has attracted considerable attention online, especially as it follows reports of Esposito’s conversion during his stay in Saudi Arabia.
Born in Mumbai, Cyrus Patel has been based in London since 1999 and has built a successful career in the international film industry. He is a Line Producer and Unit Production Manager known for his work on major productions including The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare and Kandahar.
Patel began his career with the sales team of MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) in Richmond before working across New York, India, Saudi Arabia and several European countries. Over the years, he has established himself as a respected production professional on large-scale international projects.
Meanwhile, Giancarlo Esposito, best known for his acclaimed roles in Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and The Mandalorian, also has embraced Islam while filming ‘7 Dogs’ in Saudi Arabia.
Speaking about his spiritual journey, Esposito said, “Well, it deepens me to come to a country where people have devotion. For me devotion is everything. To be devoted and understand that there is only one God, one Allah… In these countries, Muhammad is everything… For me, it’s same.”
This post was last modified on June 22, 2026 3:35 pm