Brumdog
Synopsis
Eager to test his friends' devotion to him, 10-year-old British-Indian Zakir Noorani lies about moving to India forever. What he doesn't know is that he has a special power, one that allows him to speak into existence whatever he wishes if he fails to cross his fingers. Or at least that's what his sister Aaisha leads him to believe. Haunted by his recent viewing of Slumdog Millionaire, Zakir attempts to escape his fate while his sister relishes in his torment.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
London Independent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mustafa Shabbir
- Screenplay & Story
- Mustafa Shabbir
- Original Title
- Brumdog
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hindi
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Budget
- $9K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mustafa Shabbir
Mustafa Shabbir
Hal Howe
Sam Storey
Ted Dracott
Department Leadership Roster
Mustafa Shabbir
Director
Mustafa Shabbir
Writer
Ted Dracott
Producer
Hal Howe
Director of Photography
Sam Storey
Editor
Hannah Alack McKay
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Brumdog.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brumdog
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brumdog about?
Eager to test his friends' devotion to him, 10-year-old British-Indian Zakir Noorani lies about moving to India forever. What he doesn't know is that he has a special power, one that allows him to speak into existence whatever he wishes if he fails to cross his fingers. Or at least that's what his sister Aaisha leads him to believe. Haunted by his recent viewing of Slumdog Millionaire, Zakir attempts to escape his fate while his sister relishes in his torment.
Who directed Brumdog?
Brumdog was directed by Mustafa Shabbir.
Who stars in Brumdog?
The principal cast of Brumdog includes Ayaansh Thanawalla, Farah Ashraf, Shyna Nasir, Waseem Mirza, Agastya Gupta.
When was Brumdog released and how long is it?
Brumdog was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 12m.