My Beautiful Laundrette

Overview

Set in London during the Thatcher years, My Beautiful Laundrette tells the story of young British Pakistani, Omar, who transforms his Uncle’s run-down laundrette into a thriving business. After being confronted by a fascist gang, Omar recognises school friend Johnny and uses their history to diffuse the situation. As they renovate the laundrette together, love blossoms between them.

Cast

Paddy Daly

Genghis / Dick O'Donnell

Kammy Darweish

Nasser

Hareet Deol

Salim

Jonny Fines

Johnny

Nicole Jebeli

Tania

Omar Malik

Omar

Balvinder Sopal

Bilquis / Moose

Cathy Tyson

Rachel / Cherry

Gordon Warnecke

Papa / Zaki