Cast and Crew of Sixth Happiness

Cast of
Sixth Happiness

About Sixth Happiness

  • Released on October 04, 1997
  • Drama

Waris Hussein’s acclaimed drama is based on the autobiography of Firdaus Kanga, who stars in the lead role of Brit, a young man born with brittle bone disease, which causes him to have never grown beyond four feet tall. The film follows his sexual awakening whilst his family simultaneously disintegrates all around him. An extremely moving drama confronting stereotypes around disability, sexuality and race, featuring a powerhouse performance from Kanga.

Full Cast of Sixth Happiness

Firdaus Kanga
plays Brit Kotwal

Souad Faress
plays Sera Kotwal

Souad Faress as Sera Kotwal

Souad Faress was born on March 25, 1948 and is currently 76 years old.

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Nina Wadia
plays Dolly Kotwal

Nina Wadia as Dolly Kotwal

Nina Wadia was born on December 18, 1968 and is currently 55 years old.

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Khodus Wadia
plays Sam Kotwal

Indira Varma
plays Amy

Indira Varma as Amy

Indira Anne Varma is an English stage and screen actress. She was a member of Musical Youth Theatre Company and gradu...

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Ace Bhatti
plays Cyrus

Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal
plays Bero

Nisha Nayar
plays Tina

Nisha Nayar as Tina

Nisha Nayar is a British actress and voice over artist, whose work spans across theatre, film, television and radio.

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Pratima Kazmi
plays Brothel Madam

Roger Hammond
plays Father Ferre


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