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The Buddha of Suburbia

Season 1

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Karim's mother is English and his father is Indian. Therefore Karim has some problems with life in British society which is becoming more and more racist and intolerant; he experiences this especially when he pursues acting.

Where to Watch The Buddha of Suburbia • Season 1

4 Episodes

  • Part 1
    E1
    Part 1In 1970s London we meet Karim, the son of an India father and an English mother.
  • Part 2
    E2
    Part 2Jamila’s betrothed, Changez, arrives from Bombay but he mainly wants to see Baker Street.
  • Part 3
    E3
    Part 3Eva leaves suburbia for the city. Karim becomes an actor and falls in love with Eleanor.
  • Part 4
    E4
    Part 4Karim becomes a star and goes with Pyke’s play to New York.

Cast of Season 1

  • Naveen AndrewsKarim Amir
  • Brenda BlethynMargaret Amir
  • Harish PatelChangez
  • Jemma RedgraveEleanor
  • Roshan SethHaroon Amir
  • Steven MackintoshCharlie Kay
  • Susan FleetwoodEva Kay
  • David BamberShadwell
  • Nisha NayarJamila
  • Surendra Kochar
  • Badi Uzzaman
  • Janet Dale
  • Sally George
  • John McEneryUncle Ted
  • Vicky MurdockHelen
  • David BradleyHelen's Father
  • Richard LeafPhotographer
  • Amanda Root1st TV Producer
  • Mark Strong2nd TV Producer
  • Hanif KureishiNovel

 

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