The Boy with the Topknot (2017)

One-off drama based on the critically acclaimed memoirs of British journalist Sathnam Sanghera. A touching, humorous and emotional rites-of-passage story.

Director:

Lynsey Miller

Writers:

Mick Ford, Sathnam Sanghera

Stars:

Sacha Dhawan, Deepti Naval, Anupam Kher

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sacha Dhawan	...	Sathnam
Deepti Naval	...	Sathnam's Mother
Anupam Kher	...	Sathnam's Father
Joanna Vanderham	...	Laura
Vineeta Rishi	...	Puli
Jaz Deol	...	Rajah
Anjli Mohindra	...	Bindi
Himmut Singh Datt	...	Young Sathnam (as Himmut Singh Dhatt)
Shaheen Khan	...	Aunt Sharanjit
Kriss Dosanjh	...	Uncle Mohinder
Aaron Thiara	...	Hardip
Ravin J. Ganatra	...	Dr. Dutta
Dinita Gohil	...	Kiran Chahal
Michael Shelford	...	Greg
Sharon Duncan-Brewster	...	Carol

Storyline

One-off drama based on the critically acclaimed memoirs of British journalist Sathnam Sanghera. A touching, humorous and emotional rites-of-passage story.

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Plot Keywords:

autobiographical | memoirs | based on real events | british asian | west midlands | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film was shot in only 18 days in and around the West Midlands.

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Goofs

When Satnam is taking his mother to the hospital, at first, his Mum isn't wearing her seatbelt. Then, after a cut, she suddenly is wearing it.

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Soundtracks

It's Happening Again
(uncredited)
Performed by Agnes Obel

User Reviews

Moving Asian drama

Extremely well made production from the BBC about a young Indian man wrestling with his conscious. Deeply in love with a white English girl, yet unable to bring himself to tell his his family who want him to marry a nice Indian girl. As he tries to bring himself to tell his family this leads him on to a voyage of discovery about his family which he was previously unaware of. Beautifully written by Mick Ford and Sathnen Saghera and terrific performances throughout. Highly recommend 8/10

Details

Official Sites:

British Broadcasting Corporation [United Kingdom]

Country:

UK

Language:

English Punjabi

Release Date:

8 November 2017 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kudos Film and Television, Parti Productions, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color