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Majdhar(1984)
Status: Released
Date: 1984-11-21
70%
1 Votes
Time: 1h 16m
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Retake Films (GB)
Movie: Majdhar
Top 10 Billed Cast
Rita Wolf
Fazia Khan
Meera Syal
Rehana
Sudha Bhuchar
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Overview
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.
Release Date
1984-11-21
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