# Sixth Happiness (1997)

English · Released 1997-10-04

Sixth Happiness is a 1997 English film. Nina Wadia and Pratima Kazmi appear in it.

Cast: Nina Wadia as Dolly Kotwal, Pratima Kazmi as Brothel Madam

## Storyline
Waris Hussein’s acclaimed drama is based on the autobiography of Firdaus Kanga, who stars in the lead role of Brit, a young man born with brittle bone disease, which causes him to have never grown beyond four feet tall. The film follows his sexual awakening whilst his family simultaneously disintegrates all around him. An extremely moving drama confronting stereotypes around disability, sexuality and race, featuring a powerhouse performance from Kanga.

## Common questions

### When was Sixth Happiness released?
Sixth Happiness was released on 4 October 1997.

### Who stars in Sixth Happiness?
Nina Wadia and Pratima Kazmi star in Sixth Happiness.

---
Source: https://clapnumber.com/movies/sixth-happiness
Retrieved: 2026-09-29