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AVAILABLE PROJECTS

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BHAIJAAN

Play (70 Minutes)

 

As fifteen year-olds, Khafi and Zain strive to live their professional wrestling dreams and escape the conservative norms of Ilford, but their hopes of freedom come to a halt as the consequences of patriarchy, abuse and toxic masculinity within their culture reach a boiling point.​​

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The play was performed at The Hope Theatre, selling out on both nights.

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REVIEWS:

"The standout feature of 'Bhaijaan' is its exploration of the effects of toxic masculinity within the South Asian community. The show creates a platform for candid and open discussions, and with Khafi and Zain being so different in personality yet strikingly similar in nature, watching their stories unfold is both deeply heartbreaking and essential. It’s a painful, yet vital, narrative to witness."

- Letters to July

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"This is a gritty and compelling story that shines a light on the myriad challenges faced by working-class teenage boys today."

- LondonTheatre1

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"One thing it successfully captures is two male friends who, unlike their families or what they see online, are unafraid to tell each other they love them. As a celebration of what is possible when masculinity escapes the toxicity that all too often comes with it, 'Bhaijaan' achieves what it sets out to do.

- The Reviews Hub

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Script and play recording available

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MILQUETOAST

TV Drama Pilot - 8 x 60 minutes / Returnable

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A year after moving away from his conservative Muslim family, a young man battles with his identity as his secret gay life in London is gatecrashed by his loving, helicopter mother.

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ACCOLADES:

- 2023 BBC Drama Script Room: Top 10% of 4,287 scripts

- 2022 New Voice Awards: Nominee for the All3Media New Drama Script

- 2022 Outfest Screenwriting Lab: Top 22% out of 900+ scripts

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Script, one page pitch and treatment available

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*Previously titled 'Chosen Family'

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BOYS IN LOVE

YA Comedy-Drama Pilot - 8 x 30 minutes / Returnable

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The coming of age story of teenage boys from different cultural and religious backgrounds discovering their sexualities whilst unlearning societal norms one heartbreak at a time.

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ACCOLADES:

- 2020 BBC Drama Script Room: Top 14%

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Script and treatment available

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*Previously titled 'Long Shot'

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MY SON IS GAY

Short Drama Play - 15 minutes

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A mother and her gay son come to terms with the reality of being a queer Muslim, and whether they can grow closer or must move apart.

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Performed at Kahani Arts' 'GO CREATE!' festival 2021

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Script available

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