Storyline

Consider Manhattan a sprawling Hollywood set. Amongst the swarms of people that crowd the streets like extras, Fayaaz Bijli is another face relegated to the background of our visual spectrum. Come sundown, however, and the inconspicuous Fayaaz morphs into the iconic personae of ‘Bijli,’ a voluptuous Pakistani drags queen. Yet beneath the flamboyant stage presence lies a courageous individual who has carved out a unique and cherished identity for herself in a world that has been all too quick to label her as an ‘outsider’. Defining herself as a woman stuck in a man’s body, Fayaaz has spent her life struggling between the polar tensions of male/female, East/West and Islamic faith/promiscuity. This film is a glimpse into Fayaaz’s psyche as she navigates her way through a New York City life.

Key Information

Director Adnan Malik
Studio Adnan Malik Productions
Language EN

Frequently Asked Questions

Bijli was released on December 24, 2003.

The runtime of Bijli is 15m.

Bijli is a Documentary movie.

Bijli is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Bijli was directed by Adnan Malik.

Bijli is originally in English.