[Iceman]

BBC Films has announced plans to make a sequel to the 1999 movie East Is East, which will be entitled West Is West

The follow-up to the Bafta-winning film will feature much of the same cast, with Om Puri and Linda Bassett returning to play George and Ella Khan in a script written by original screenwriter Ayub Khan-Din, the Daily Telegraph reports.

BBC Films managing director Jane Wright said: "People remember East Is East as an absolutely charming, funny but poignant piece and this film will be the same.

"It's a very natural follow-up but it feels completely fresh, telling a story from a different perspective."

The film will focus on youngest son Sajid who is sent to Pakistan in an attempt to make him a "good Muslim".

Wright added: "It is another wonderful tale about living between two cultures. I can't think of a film that has told this side of the story before.

"I can't think of anything more relevant or timely, as the idea of cultural identity has become hugely important."

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This sounds good I loved the first one!

[Benji]

I adore the first one - it will seem so odd seeeing some of the cast older. hopefully they can get most of the original cast.

I wonder if Sajid will be played by the same actor???

[Iceman]

I was thinking of a few who won't be in it, John Bardon(Jim from eastenders) damn there was more I forgot though. Glad they're making a sequel all the same though!

[Benji]

Yeah shall be excellent - i suppose the brother who was in 'Guru' wont return as he may deem himself too 'Hollywood' now...if that makes sense??

[Iceman]

Yeah I see your point with him! when i first read your post there i thought you said "too bollywood" lol

[Benji]

hahahah hilarious!