Americanish

Set in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens, New York, this comedy drama focuses on the lives of two career-oriented sisters, Maryam and Sam Khan. Along with their cousin Ameera, who has recently immigrated to the United States, the women struggle to balance the competing pressures of their professional ambitions, romantic interests, and cultural expectations. The story explores various perspectives on femininity and the challenges of navigating family dynamics while living in a foreign country.

The film was directed by Iman K. Zawahry, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Aizzah Fatima. The cast features Aizzah Fatima as Sam, Salena Qureshi as Maryam, and Shenaz Treasury as Ameera, with additional roles played by Godfrey, Kapil Talwalkar, and Lillete Dubey. Produced by Autonomous Pictures, the movie has a runtime of 88 minutes. Following its release on October 6, 2023, the film received a rating of 6.2/10 on TMDB based on 14 votes.