The Boy With The Topknot
Drama
- N/A
United Kingdom
English- 2017 - present
- Current
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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Storyline
A touching, humorous and emotional story of a second generation Indian growing up in Britain and how he juggles his family, love life and career and comes to terms with who he really is.
Country: United Kingdom
Type: scripted
Status: Current
Language: English
Release Date: November 8, 2017
Also Known As: The Boy with the Topknot
Genres
Plot Keywords
autobiographical
memoirs
british asian
west midlands
wolverhampton
university
unmarried couple
arranged marriage
sikh
bearded man
topknot
turban
british culture
five word title
journalist
acceptance
social norms
sikhism
father son relationship
mother son relationship
leaving home
white woman
interracial relationship
boy
based on true story
Company Credits
Production Co: Kudos Film and Television, Parti Productions, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Mancana Productions
Awards
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Asian Media Award 2018
Nominee
Winner
Asian Media Award
Best Television Show
BAFTA TV Award 2018
Nominee
BAFTA TV Award
Best Supporting Actor
