Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim (2012)
In 1897 Queen Victoria antagonized family and court with her relationship with Indian servant Abdul Karim. Originally a waiter the devious and arrogant young man won over the queen by playing on her love of Indian cuisine and romantic view of the country,teaching her Hindistani,whilst she signed letters to him 'Mother',bestowing houses and gifts on him and his family. Already shocked that a Muslim should be at the heart of the court the Royal family stepped in when Victoria announced her desire to knight him and they threatened to have her declared insane if she went ahead. It worked. And in 1901 after the queen's death Karim was banished from Royal circles,returning to India where he died.
Director: Rob Coldstream
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: April 25, 2012
Cast
- Geoffrey Palmer - Narrator
- Veronica Clifford - Queen Victoria
- Kushal Pal Singh - Abdul Karim
Screenplay
Music: Sandy Nuttgens
Production: Blakeway Productions, Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: हिन्दी, English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Rob Coldstream
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim about?
- In 1897 Queen Victoria antagonized family and court with her relationship with Indian servant Abdul Karim. Originally a waiter the devious and arrogant young man won over the queen by playing on her love of Indian cuisine and romantic view of the country,teaching her Hindistani,whilst she signed letters to him 'Mother',bestowing houses and gifts on him and his family. Already shocked that a Muslim should be at the heart of the court the Royal family stepped in when Victoria announced her desire to knight him and they threatened to have her declared insane if she went ahead. It worked. And in 1901 after the queen's death Karim was banished from Royal circles,returning to India where he died.
- Who directed Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim?
- Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim was directed by Rob Coldstream.
- Who stars in Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim?
- Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim stars Geoffrey Palmer, Veronica Clifford, Kushal Pal Singh.
- How long is Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim?
- Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim?
- Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim is a Documentary film.
- Where was Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim produced?
- Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim was produced in United Kingdom.