# Majdhar (1984)

English · Released 1984-11-21

Majdhar is a 1984 English film. Meera Syal appears in it.

Cast: Meera Syal as Rehana

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was Majdhar released?
Majdhar was released on 21 November 1984.

### Who stars in Majdhar?
Meera Syal star in Majdhar.

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