Majdhar(1984)
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.
Majdhar (1984) is a drama film directed by Ahmed Alauddin Jamal, released on November 21, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Rita Wolf, Tony Wredden, Meera Syal and Andrew Johnson. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Ahmed Alauddin Jamal
- Writers:
- Ahmed Alauddin Jamal
- Production:
- Retake Films (GB)
- Status:
- Released
Majdhar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rita Wolf
as Fazia Khan
- Tony Wredden
Tony Wredden
as Afzan Khan
Meera Syal
as Rehana
- Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson
as Arun
Sudha Bhuchar
- Daniel Foley
Daniel Foley
- Julianne Mason
Julianne Mason
- Charu Choksi
Charu Choksi
- Kaleem Janjua
Kaleem Janjua
- Naima Khan
Naima Khan
Renu Setna
Tariq Yunus
Key crew
Directed by Ahmed Alauddin Jamal, written by Ahmed Alauddin Jamal.
Explore more Drama titles
Majdhar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
You may also like
Mogul Mowgli
2020
Blackmail
1929
Civic Duty
2006
The Nest
2020
Breathe In
2013
Viceroy's House
2017
Bruised
2021
What Maisie Knew
2013
Sweetness in the Belly
2019
Night and the City
1950
The Truth About Emanuel
2013
The Sheltering Sky
1990
Hungry Hearts
2015
Fast Girls
2012
The Unforgivable
2021
Blitz
2024
The Girl in the Book
2015
Franklyn
2008
Sunday Bloody Sunday
1971
Dirt
2018
Movies similar to Majdhar
Jim
2022
Sebastian
2024
The Wedding
1998
De Gaulle
2020
Mr. Holmes
2015
One True Loves
2023
Villa Touma
2014
Is Marriage Business?
1933
Bride of the Orient
1989
Lost Illusions
2021
Koskenkylän laulu
1947
Sweetness in the Belly
2019
My Wonderful Life
2021
Montana
2014
Looking Forward
1933
Ehe in Not
1929
One Year Off
2023
Govinda Naam Mera
2022
The Trouble with Jessica
2024
Clarence
2017
Majdhar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Majdhar online?
+
Majdhar (1984) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Majdhar?
+
The main cast of Majdhar (1984) includes Rita Wolf, Tony Wredden, Meera Syal, Andrew Johnson and Sudha Bhuchar. The film was directed by Ahmed Alauddin Jamal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Majdhar released?
+
Majdhar was released on November 21, 1984 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Majdhar worth watching?
+
Majdhar (1984) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.