Muhammad Abed Baryal

Muhammad Abed Baryal (born October 1, 2000, in Wazir Akbar Khan, Kabul, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan) is an Afghan filmmaker, producer, editor, and actor based in Kabul. He began his artistic career at the age of ten, appearing in feature films such as Algooye Kochak and Gol Baboneh, both directed by his father, Afghan filmmaker Bahram Baryal.

Since 2017, Baryal has been professionally active in the Afghan film industry, working across cinematography and editing and collaborating with film studios and independent cinematic media organizations in Afghanistan. He has also appeared in several films and television series, performing alongside prominent Afghan actor Abdulhamad Khaksar. Between 2017 and 2024, he worked continuously as an editor while maintaining an active presence as an actor.