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The Buddha of Suburbia

The Buddha of Suburbia

Description: This programme, based on Hanif Kureishi's novel of the same name, is a satirical coming-of-age story featuring Karim, a half-English, half-Indian teenager who struggles to find his identity.as he approaches adulthood while living in London in the 1970s. Complicating Karim's search for his identity is living in a British society that becomes more racist and intolerant by the day. Naveen Andrews ("Lost") stars as Karim. David Bowie wrote and performed the BAFTA-nominated soundtrack.
Genre: Comedy
Year Released: 1993
Number of episodes: 4
First episode air date: November 3, 1993
Adapted From: The Buddha of Suburbia
Director: Roger Michell
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