Majdhar
Synopsis
Cultural identity, women’s independence and the pressure to conform to British norms are the subjects of this bold and acute feature, which explores both British-Asian experience and the plight of recent immigrants. Rita Wolf (My Beautiful Laundrette), plays Majdhar, a Pakistani woman who transforms herself in London after her husband leaves her for another woman. While Majdhar feels her way towards confident self-determination, husband Afzal is torn between his heritage and his Western aspirations.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ahmed Alauddin Jamal
- Screenplay & Story
- Ahmed Alauddin Jamal
- Original Title
- Majdhar
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Retake Films (GB)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Majdhar
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What is Majdhar about?
Cultural identity, women’s independence and the pressure to conform to British norms are the subjects of this bold and acute feature, which explores both British-Asian experience and the plight of recent immigrants. Rita Wolf (My Beautiful Laundrette), plays Majdhar, a Pakistani woman who transforms herself in London after her husband leaves her for another woman. While Majdhar feels her way towards confident self-determination, husband Afzal is torn between his heritage and his Western aspirations.
Who directed Majdhar?
Majdhar was directed by Ahmed Alauddin Jamal.
Who stars in Majdhar?
The principal cast of Majdhar includes Rita Wolf, Tony Wredden, Meera Syal, Andrew Johnson, Sudha Bhuchar.
When was Majdhar released and how long is it?
Majdhar was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.