Christmas Karma’s trailer updates a British festive classic with an all-star cast

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The first trailer is here for *Christmas Karma*, Gurinder Chadha’s fresh take on the classic story *A Christmas Carol*!

I’m so excited! They just released a first look at Kunal Nayyar – you know, Raj from *The Big Bang Theory* – and he’s totally unrecognizable! He’s playing a modern take on Scrooge in a new Christmas movie, and it looks amazing. He’s visited by ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, played by Eva Longoria, Billy Porter, and even Boy George! I can’t wait to see this!

Nayyar stars alongside a fantastic cast, including Danny Dyer, Leo Suter, Pixie Lott, Charithra Chandran, and Hugh Bonneville.

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The new Christmas musical, *Christmas Karma*, will include music from a diverse group of artists like Gary Barlow, Nitin Sawhney, and Shaznay Lewis. The show’s soundtrack blends gospel, bhangra, traditional carols, rap, and popular songs for a unique and festive sound.

The film is a lively and vibrant musical that celebrates modern Britain. It draws inspiration from the heartwarming style of Frank Capra’s *It’s a Wonderful Life* (1946) and the timeless stories of Charles Dickens.

Director Gurinder Chadha, known for films like *Bend It Like Beckham* (2002) and *Bride and Prejudice* (2004), recently shared her hopes for her new film, *Christmas Karma*. She said she wants it to become a beloved holiday classic, just like *It’s a Wonderful Life* has been for her over the years – a film enjoyed by people now and for many Christmases to come.

I’m thrilled to be collaborating with Zygi Kamasa, the executive producer, who has been a fantastic supporter of this film from the very beginning, and with True Brit, a company that really champions British filmmaking.

When asked about the project, Nayyar expressed his enthusiasm, explaining that he was drawn to the story because it explores a familiar holiday tale through the lens of an immigrant experience – a theme that personally resonates with him and one he believes will connect with many others seeking a sense of belonging and ‘home’.

Gurinder’s willingness to support this unique story is inspiring, and I’m truly honored to be involved.

Christmas Karma will land in cinemas across the UK & Ireland on 14 November.

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2025-09-17 12:49