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The Buddha of Suburbia

Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Comedy, Drama

While his father teaches their neighbors about Indian spirituality, Karim explores his sexuality.
Director
Writers
Hanif Kureishi (screenplay by) (novel) | Roger Michell (screenplay by)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Nov 3, 1993

Release date
Nov 3, 1993 (United Kingdom)
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23 cast members
Name Known for
Roshan Seth
Haroon Amir Haroon Amir   See fewer
Naveen Andrews
Karim Amir Karim Amir   See fewer
Susan Fleetwood
Eva Kay Eva Kay   See fewer
Steven Mackintosh
Charlie Kay Charlie Kay   See fewer
Brenda Blethyn
Margaret Amir Margaret Amir   See fewer
John McEnery
Uncle Ted Uncle Ted   See fewer
Janet Dale
Auntie Jean Auntie Jean   See fewer
Nisha Nayar
Jamila (as Nisha K. Nayar) Jamila (as Nisha K. Nayar)   See fewer
David Bamber
Shadwell Shadwell   See fewer
Assam Mamodeally
Allie Amir Allie Amir   See fewer
David Bradley
Helen's Father Helen's Father   See fewer
Richard Bremmer
Teacher Teacher   See fewer
Shirley King
Marianne Marianne   See fewer
Tom Gregory
The Fish The Fish   See fewer
Isaac Maxwell-Hunt
Friend in Pub Friend in Pub   See fewer
Kate Byers
Charlie's Girl Charlie's Girl   See fewer
Lumper
The Dog The Dog   See fewer
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