Part 2: The Birth of a Nation
Dramatisation of Salman Rushdie's dazzling novel of love, history and magic. Saleem is born on the stroke of midnight on 15 August 1947, at the exact moment of Partition.
2/7 To mark the 70th anniversary of the Partition of India, an ambitious new dramatization of Salman Rushdie's dazzling novel of love, history and magic. Saleem Sinai is born on the stroke of midnight on 15th August 1947, at the exact moment that India and Pakistan become separate, independent nations. From that moment on, his fate is mysteriously handcuffed to the history of his country.
Dramatised by Ayeesha Menon. Starring Nikesh Patel, Narinder Samra and Maya Sondhi
Sound design by Peter Ringrose
Produced and directed by Tracey Neale and Emma Harding
All other parts were played by Selva Rasalingam, Renu Brindle, Ronny Jhutti, Rina Mahoney and Aysha Kala.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Saleem | Nikesh Patel |
| Ahmed | Narinder Samra |
| Mumtaz | Anneika Rose |
| Mary | Chetna Pandya |
| Methwold | Philip Fox |
| Commander Sabarmati | Ace Bhatti |
| Wee Willie Winkie | Ronny Jhutti |
| Dr Narlikar | Emilio Doorgasingh |
| The Midwife | Renu Brindle |
| Joseph d'Costa | Ashley Kumar |
| Harmonium Player | Kiran Thakrar |
| Actor | Selva Rasalingam |
| Actor | Renu Brindle |
| Actor | Ronny Jhutti |
| Actor | Rina Mahoney |
| Actor | Aysha Kala |
| Author | Salman Rushdie |
| Adaptor | Ayeesha Menon |
| Director | Tracey Neale |
| Director | Emma Harding |
| Producer | Tracey Neale |
| Producer | Emma Harding |
Broadcasts
- Mon 14 Aug 201723:45BBC Radio 4
- Tue 15 Aug 201710:45BBC Radio 4
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