Bassam Tariq’s visceral directorial debut, co-written with Riz Ahmed, finds a British-Pakistani rapper’s life spiralling out of control when, on the cusp of success, he succumbs to a debilitating illness
British Pakistani rapper Zed (Riz Ahmed) is a rising star on the cusp of his first world tour.
But, struck down by an illness that threatens to derail his big break, he’s forced to confront his past, his family, and the uncertainty of his legacy.
The debut fiction feature from the award-winning documentary filmmaker Bassam Tariq (These Birds Walk) and co-written, produced by and starring the Emmy award-winning Ahmed, Mogul Mowgli is a bold, vital and electrifying exploration of heritage and identity.
Extras
Presented in High Definition
Feature commentary by Bassam Tariq and Riz Ahmed
Mogul Mowgli LFF Q&A (2020, 20 mins): Bassam Tariq and Riz Ahmed talk to Elhum Shakerifar
Deleted scenes (23 mins)
Music videos for ‘Mogambo’ (2018, 3 mins) and ‘Once Kings’ (2020, 4 mins)
Daytimer (Riz Ahmed, 2014, 15 mins): a boy skips school and his familial responsibilities to go to a daytime rave
**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Illustrated booklet featuring a new essay by Elhum Shakerifar and Toba Tek Singh, Saadat Hasan Manto’s satirical short story about Partition
