Mukhtar's portfolio as an actor ranges from theatre plays such The Good Doctor, 14/48 Theatre Festival 2008, The Producers and Act 144, to acting in the widely appreciated play Pawnay 14 August. He has also featured in Janaan. Mukhtar's work profile ranges from directing, shooting and editing his own short films such as the critically acclaimed short film 'Aasia' which won him an award in 2007, based on a true story, it tackled the issue of child molestation, something which is still considered taboo in Pakistan's modest society. His independent films such as 'Black Coffee' and the 2011 online video series 'Sweetness', in which he also acted, went viral on social media for it's out of the box concept and humor, appealing largely to the young generation and thus earning him a cult following.