Walid Shahalami is a trilingual French-Dari-English actor with a striking profile that blends precision, intensity, and deep cultural grounding.

Recently seen in KABOUL (France Télévisions / Mediawan) as Ainullah — a standout role performed in both Dari and English alongside Eric Dane (Euphoria, Grey's Anatomy) and Shervin Anelabi (Téhéran)— Walid has demonstrated his ability to embody complex and commanding characters.

He also appeared in The Covenant by Guy Ritchie (with Jake Gyllenhaal), and in Novembre by Cédric Jimenez (with Jean Dujardin), portraying Abaaoud, the orchestrator of the 2015 Paris attacks.

With over a decade of stage experience as a musical performer, he brings a strong presence and sharp emotional accuracy to every role.

He thrives in ambitious international, auteur-driven or genre projects, always seeking strong characters and bold cinematic visions.