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Majdhar (1984)

Majdhar (1984)

Drama
Release Date: 1984, November 21
Directors: Ahmed Alauddin Jamal
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Retake Films (GB)
Cast: Meera Syal, Andrew Johnson, Rita Wolf, Tony Wredden

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.

Keywords:

london, england marriage culture clash affair pakistani abroad