Majdhar
Originally released in 1984. Majdhar is a drama film. directed by Ahmed Alauddin Jamal. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rita Wolf, Tony Wredden, and Meera Syal
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 21, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Retake Films (GB)
Frequently Asked Questions
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 o...
Who directed Majdhar?
Majdhar was directed by Ahmed Alauddin Jamal.
How long is Majdhar?
Majdhar has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Majdhar released?
Majdhar was released on November 21, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Majdhar?
The main cast of Majdhar includes Rita Wolf, Tony Wredden, Meera Syal, Andrew Johnson, Sudha Bhuchar.