Rahsaan Nur Islam is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in the Bengali film industry. He made his debut in Simanaheen (2013) and broke out to gain international recognition in 2018 for acting in and directing the commercially successful romance Bengali Beauty.

The Spectacular Jihad of Taz Rahim is a 2015 crime drama film directed by Raghav Murali and produced by Zaki Hossain. The film stars Rahsaan Noor, Monica Dogra, Kal Parekh, and Sorab Wadia in pivotal roles. The film is loosely inspired by true stories of the NYPD, FBI, and CIA's use of Muslim informants. The film was produced in English and in Hindi and premiered in the United States 15 April 2015.