South Asian Heritage Month

SAHM 2025

South Asian Heritage Month takes place from mid-July to mid-August and has been celebrated in the UK since 2019.

This year, we are proud to present a programme of events exploring the history and culture of our South Asian community. The theme for 2025 is” Roots to Routes”.

Our programme includes theatre, music and dance as well as heritage walks, film screenings and a celebration of South Asian food traditions.

What's on

South Asian Heritage Month Film Screening: Body of Our Own by Rahemur Rahman and Lily Vetch

South Asian Heritage Month Film Screening: Body of Our Own by Rahemur Rahman and Lily Vetch
Description
Filmed over the course of seven years, this documentary shows the resilience and sisterhood of three Hijra women.

South Asian Heritage Month Film Screening: July Women

South Asian Heritage Month Film Screening: July Women
Description
July Women is a documentary-style film set in Bangladesh during the 2024 July uprising and student protest movement.

South Asian Heritage Month Film Screening: Barir Naam Shahana (A House Named Shahana) by Leesa Gazi

South Asian Heritage Month Film Screening: Barir Naam Shahana (A House Named Shahana) by Leesa Gazi
Description
Based on events, debut follows Dipa forced into marriage in England, escaping abuse, returning to Bangladesh to fight for freedom.

South Asian Heritage Month Film Screening:One Day in Whitechapel + Sandstorm by Seemab Gul

South Asian Heritage Month Film Screening:One Day in Whitechapel + Sandstorm by Seemab Gul
Description
Join us for a special double-bill screening of One Day in Whitechapel and Sandstorm, directed by Seemab Gul.

South Asian Heritage Month Film Screening: After Eight: The Story of Satpal Ram by Mos Hannan and Usayd Younis

South Asian Heritage Month Film Screening: After Eight: The Story of Satpal Ram by Mos Hannan and Usayd Younis
Description
After Eight tells the story of Satpal Ram, uncovering a landmark British miscarriage of justice and the global campaign that secured his release.