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My Jihad

6.0 / 10
2015
1 season
4 episodes
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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Cast

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Hamza Jeetooa

Mandeep Dhillon

Anjli Mohindra

Seasons

  • A Bus & A Burka

    1.A Bus & A Burka

    28-06-201515m

    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?

  • Is This Halal?

    2.Is This Halal?

    28-06-201515m

    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.

  • A Pocketful of Nothing

    3.A Pocketful of Nothing

    28-06-201515m

    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?

  • Cupcakes & Cubicles

    4.Cupcakes & Cubicles

    28-06-201515m

    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?

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