My Jihad

My Jihad

2015
My Jihad
My Jihad

My Jihad

8 | en | Comedy

One of BBC iPlayer's first Original Drama Shorts, My Jihad, returns as a series. This tender and funny love story, set in contemporary Britain, explores the unfolding relationship between a young Muslim couple across three further episodes. Can a chance meeting on a bus turn into something more meaningful? Can they put aside their prejudices and persuade themselves and their families that they could have a future? Or are there just too many obstacles to overcome?

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Seasons & Episodes

1
EP4  Cupcakes & Cubicles
Jun. 28,2015
Cupcakes & Cubicles

Nazir’s parents don’t approve of his match with Fahmida, but what will he do when forced to choose between them? Can the couple finally be together? Will love prevail?

EP3  A Pocketful of Nothing
Jun. 28,2015
A Pocketful of Nothing

Nazir and Fahmida tell their parents they want to get married, but does Nazir have what it takes to become a husband and a father? How can he prove he’s ready?

EP2  Is This Halal?
Jun. 28,2015
Is This Halal?

Fahmida and Nazir go on their first date. Excitement and nerves give way to tension when Nazir starts to suspect Fahmida is embarrassed by him.

EP1  A Bus & A Burka
Jun. 28,2015
A Bus & A Burka

Pilot. When Nazir and Fahmida clash at a speed dating night they couldn't be more different. Can a chance meeting on the bus home lead to a potentially beautiful friendship?

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8 | en | Comedy
Synopsis

One of BBC iPlayer's first Original Drama Shorts, My Jihad, returns as a series. This tender and funny love story, set in contemporary Britain, explores the unfolding relationship between a young Muslim couple across three further episodes. Can a chance meeting on a bus turn into something more meaningful? Can they put aside their prejudices and persuade themselves and their families that they could have a future? Or are there just too many obstacles to overcome?

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Cast

Hamza Jeetooa , Mandeep Dhillon , Anjli Mohindra

Director

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