He is offered a big break supporting a more famous rapper on a European tour, but before it begins, he returns home to England for a somewhat tense reunion with his rather traditional family, leaving behind Bina, his American girlfriend.

[8] That same month, Aiysha Hart, Anjana Vasan, Sudha Bhuchar, Alyy Khan, and Nabhaan Rizwan joined the cast of the film.

The site's critics consensus reads: "An ambitious portrait of the complicated nature of identity, the challenging and emotionally raw Mogul Mowgli showcases a heartbreaking performance from Riz Ahmed.

[17] Stephen Dalton of The Hollywood Reporter commented that "Although Mogul Mowgli is an admirably ambitious effort overall, a more complex, colorful, daring film seems to be trapped just below the surface.

"[18] Guy Lodge of Variety wrote, "This is gutsy, spiky, imperfect independent filmmaking that finds the formal gusto to complement and buoy its star's aggressive dynamism: Ahmed affirms his standing as one of Britain's most vital, risky actors, even in a role we thought we'd already seen him play.

She notes that the film tackles big questions about "individual ambition, inherited trauma, artistic integrity, and cultural assimilation", resulting in a "deeply personal and sometimes-opaque cinematic experience."

[21] In another review for The Guardian, Wendy Ide praises Tariq for his inventive exploration of cultural identity, family, and the long shadow of Partition through Zed's illness.

She describes the filmmaking as abrasive and confrontational, blending spoken-word poetry, Partition history, and painful family memories in a powerful and impactful way.