Mogul Mowgli Comes to Fabrica

A British Pakistani rapper's world is turned upside down by illness, forcing him to confront his past and heritage. This bold and vital film explores identity and legacy.

Dir: Bassam Tariq

Cast: Riz Ahmed, Aiysha Hart, Anjana Vasan, Nabhaan Rizwan, Alyy Khan, Sudha Bhuchar, Kiran Sonia Sawar, Hussain Manawer

89 mins · 2020 · United Kingdom, United States of America · Cert 15 · Urdu, English

IMDb 6.6/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 71/100 · TMDB 6.3/10 · Trakt 67%

Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award. 7 wins & 9 nominations total

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Mogul Mowgli took place 28 Oct 2026 at Fabrica (Brighton).

The film's protagonist, Zed, is a rising star on the cusp of his first world tour when he is struck down by a crippling illness, forcing him to move back in with his family and confront the uncertainty of his legacy. • The film is the debut fiction feature from award-winning documentary filmmaker Bassam Tariq and co-written, produced by and starring Emmy award-winning Riz Ahmed. • Before the film, guest speaker DJ Priya will share her experience working on the recent reboot of late-90s London club night Swaraj, a transformative moment in British club culture. • Mogul Mowgli has received widespread critical acclaim, with scores of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71/100 on Metacritic, and has won several awards, including Best Narrative Feature at the 2020 San Diego Asian Film Festival.

The screening of Mogul Mowgli will take place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, at Fabrica in Brighton. Tickets or details are available with the button beside this article. This film is a powerful exploration of heritage and identity, and its unique blend of music and drama makes it a compelling watch. With its talented cast and crew, Mogul Mowgli is an exciting and thought-provoking film that is not to be missed.

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What viewers say

Lee Brown Barrow · 8/10
Comparisons can obviously be made to Sound of Metal but this is also a story of cultural heritage as well as disability drama. Ahmed is superb, as usual.
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miguelreina · 7/10
[AtlàntidaFF] In a way, "Mogul Mowgli" works as the B-side of the album "The long goodbye" (2020), by Riz Ahmed. While the music denounces the racism of British society, the film addresses second-generation young people themselves, the internal struggle between their British upbringing and their Pakistani origins. Disease is a metaphor, perhaps too obvious, for this "body that does not recognize itself."
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