Season 1
1993 | 4 Episodes
The Buddha Of Suburbia
Drama, Comedy
- BBC Two
United Kingdom
English- 1 Season (4 Episodes)
- 1993 - 1993
- Ended
Karim's mother is English and his father is Indian. Therefore Karim has some problems with life in British society which is becoming more and more racist and intolerant; he experiences this especially when he pursues acting.
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Karim's mother is English and his father is Indian. Therefore Karim has some problems with life in British society which is becoming more and more racist and intolerant; he experiences this especially when he wants to find himself a way of becoming an actor.
Country: United Kingdom
Type: scripted
Status: Ended
Language: English, UrduItalian | See more »
Release Date: November 3, 1993
Also Known As: The Buddha of Suburbia, Suurkaupungin BuddhaEsikaupunkien Buddha, Buddha of Suburbia | See more »
Plot Keywords
london, england
new york city
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1970s
group sex
arranged marriage
punk rock
politics
male homosexuality
miniseries
racism
punk band
mixed race child
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female-frontal-nudity
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actor
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musician
mother-son-relationship
marriage
marital-separation
infidelity
husband-wife-relationship
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father-son-relationship
family-relationships
drug-use
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Company Credits
Production Co: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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BAFTA TV Award 1994
Nominee
BAFTA TV Award
Best Drama Serial
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BAFTA TV Award
Best Film or Video Photography (Fiction/Entertainment)
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BAFTA TV Award
Best Design
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BAFTA TV Award
Best Costume Design
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BAFTA TV Award
Best Original Television Music
RTS Television Award 1994
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RTS Television Award
Best Drama Serial
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RTS Television Award
Best Actor - Male
