My Jihad

A gentle, intimate short-form romance that feels like overheard conversations, balancing sweetness with quiet family and faith tensions.

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Hamza Jeetooa, Mandeep Dhillon, Anjli Mohindra

Overview

One of BBC iPlayer's first Original Drama Shorts, My Jihad, returns as a series. This tender and funny love story, set in contemporary Britain, explores the unfolding relationship between a young Muslim couple across three further episodes. Can a chance meeting on a bus turn into something more meaningful? Can they put aside their prejudices and persuade themselves and their families that they could have a future? Or are there just too many obstacles to overcome?

How it feels

Warm, romantic, earnest and light. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Love, identity, family, faith

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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