thank you for uploading this, i have been waiting for a good 4 years for this documentary, this documentary shows that camden bengalis boys went through the same stuggle as tower hamlets boys.
All the boys From Drummond street and around that area fought for right to walk the streets safely for them and their family . Everything came at a price . We couldn't enjoy our teenage years without the fear of being jumped on, thankfully our younger bros. And children don't have to feel the same way.joi bangla.
I've been living in regents park estate for 35+ years , thankfully things have changed , people couldn't go to the mosque to pray they wud be spat at or even worse . Now inshallah u can wear a longi and go to the mosque coz the racists know that if they give any grief they gona get whooped.
Im pakistani hu has alot of love for my bengali brvaz and sisters, when c stuf like dis it hurts knwn wt u guys went thru, buh chin up and lets move on, i remeber bfr there wer nt many bengalis in london, nw in tower hamlets its full of em, wish all my bengali brvaz and sisters all d success and happiness in life inshallah
If you look at the people who uploaded the video you might find similar videos about the area but I am not sure about the content... However I have seen in the similar section the Asian heroin gangs or something and that's worth a watch as that will give you an insight into how heroin was brought in and how the money was cleaned out via travel agents etc.
Hi it's like two different worlds... But from my perspective the drugs where there as early as 1992 and it got hardcore with the introduction of heroin and cocain from Chinatown in 1994. But that's another story maybe another documentary for me to make and tell.
Please share with the youths of today and enlighten them of the hardships that the people before them had to go through in order for them to have a safe haven.
What a contrast the area is in 2012 compared to 1996+. Where did the influx of 'd' emerge from & how did it change/divide the community. Shaub, do you have any more videos of this area and this time.
Hi I was the guy who suffered the brain injury in the documentary... Most of the boys in the documentary are well apart from some however each of us has a story to tell and each one of us went on a journey of self evaluation.
Like my self I work in tv... Some boys have their own businesses and some are not so fortunate as there was an influx of drugs in 1996 in that area which ruined most of the Asian community.
Those were the dayz, remember them like yesterday, the violence was bad it dint look like it was ever gona end, but thanks to all of them Drummond St has been made a better place although I lived at the otha end of drummond st, for todays bengali boys to walk around without fear, shame no 1 defended it for us during that time except for themselves who took part
in the daily battles...!!!!!!!!
At least they won....!!!! This is for the original DSP'S an ORP's...!!!!!!
Those were the dayz, remember them like yesterday, the violence was bad it dint look like it was ever gona end, but thanks to all of them Drummond St has been made a better place although I lived at the otha end of drummond st, for todays bengali boys to walk around without fear, shame no 1 defended it for us during that time except for themselves who took part
in the daily battles...!!!!!!!!
At least they won....!!!! This is for the original DSP'S an ORP's...!!!!!!
Altab Ali, another Bangladeshi, was murdered near Aldgate East Station in 1978. After which, a park near where Ali was murdered, has since been renamed to Altab Ali Park. It's all nice to have the park renamed for remembrance, however, the culprits have been let loose again.
The thing that saddens me from the 90s is the story of Quddus Ali, who was brutally attacked, with intent to kill, by (8) racist thugs in 1993. Quddus Ali lived, however he was left brain damaged and still suffers from this to this day. As you can imagine, his family have been affected heavily from this ordeal. Unfortunately justice hasn't been served for Quddus Ali and those racist thugs are still free.
London has moved away from the type of severe racism it experienced prior to the 90s. I remember growing up in East London during the early 90s and experiencing racism. Nowadays it is pretty rare to experience racial hatred from locals.
Wow this was very eye opening. I've been born and bred in Beckton (A multi cultural area in East London) and I have not encountered any racial abuse and I'm nearly 17 years old! I guess, times have changed...although racism is still dominant in many parts of the U.K. I hope we can all work together in unity to eradicate such disgusting problems.
Don't cry Sista there's no point... Just remember that if you see any form of racism them you know what to do because it doesn't matter where your from we are all human being.
Thank you it was hard for me growing up and it's still hard... I comment has brought a tear to my eye it means a lot me... I hope inshallah that my parents are proud. But in a twisted way I have never forgive my self for the little rascal I was so hence that comment.
Great Insight on Racism to towards Bengali's in the 90's. Pretty much summed it up. God bless the fwain's that went through all of this Unacceptable Abuse.
@Darul789 nope they are not actors they are real and most of them are still around the camden borough except they have grown old and have got family etc...
My mums side of the family lived on the somers town estate and these older brothers from the video would help and save any bengali people that would of had trouble with racist white boys. I wish our teenage boys would care about each other and other people the way our older brothers did from the 90s and 80s rather than care about drugs, car, money etc... This documentary and incidents I have heard from my grandmother brings tears to my eyes. Big Respect to these brothers for what they did.
I am inquiring about the bangla song that is played in the end...where can i get a copy?
All of you are soldiers...this documentary has a real original feeling. Even though i was about aged 6 didn't see much but our elders protected our community in bricklane too like you did.
Amazing documentary these brothers where the true defenders of the Bengali and Asian community. shame to see that brothers nowadays care more about the drugs game, flashy cars, garms and women. but still do stand up when the community is attacked.
wish i could of been around in those days these days its just ridiculous.
Thank you for this brothers, the memories of the late 80's an 90's flooded back.... This was exactly how most parts of London was not just Drummond Street.
Painful to watch the brother with the head injuries and to look at his frightened mother for those few seconds. By the way 18:45-18:56 an absolute master piece.
Thank you brothers for all that you have done for our generation. I was born in the late 80s and can't bare to think what you guys went through. You guys are our seniors and because you we are able to walk the streets without fear. We have the strength to fight any racism now, from petty local estate racism to far right groups like the EDL.
@illegalmedia WS bro, this was shot late early November 1996 to early 1997 and aired that year bro, thank you for your kind words I would also like to point out that the generations before us were also an inspiration to me hence for my self hanging out in Drummond street unfortunately this is how it was at the time nothing could ever change that...
But I am glad the way the land scape of kings x and Camden are now very cosmo, a safe haven for the next generation and the generations to come...
@thefake Hi mate, yes pal I am in my 30s and I work in the TV industry funnily enough making documentaries... I think this documentary highlighting my injury was my enlightenment for me to make a difference within TV.
I personally don't think it shows everything as we gave as good as we got and at times we gave for no reason... so this documentary like many you see on tv is just an opinion. However saying that it reflected what we went through.
I was one of the boys who suffered a brain injury, we encountered a lot of racist abuse because of our skin colour hence my attack and it's nice to see it highlighted as the area of Holborn and Drummond street are very cosmopolitan now but back in the early 90's it wasn't a nice place to grow up in.
Many thanks for sharing that with us. I can't begin to imagine how difficult it must've been growing up around the Drummond Street area during those times...
@shoooby26 salaam brother. this documentary was a reminder to me what the older Bangladeshi community before me had to go through in order to secure a safer environment for everyone. I would like to say that you guys are a testament to what a real struggle is about. May I ask what year this video was shot?
@shoooby26 Thank you brothers for all that you have done for our generation. I was born in the late 80s and can't bare to think what you guys went through. You guys are our seniors and because you we are able to walk the streets without fear. We have the strength to fight any racism now, from petty local estate racism to far right groups like the EDL.
I just spotted a friend of mine from college, Syedor Rahman, we see more of him in the sky blue shirt towards the end of the video. Do you have contact with him bro? I used to go City & Islington College, Willen House.
@shoooby26 Salaam brother you guys are true soldiers and it is very depressing and painful to see the way you guys were attacked and called names etc... May Allah bless you brothers and your families inshallah for the sufferings u guys have been through. Take care of yourself brother and your family inshallah dua will and has been made for you brothers and your families. :)
Fascinating. These lads seem completely British to me so the problems they encounter are the most ignorant form of racism - not so much cultural differences as hatred of dark skin.
how old is this..?? when was this taken??
lilekoe1 1 week ago
@lilekoe1 1996-1997
ROADSIDE2RELIGION 9 hours ago
thank you for uploading this, i have been waiting for a good 4 years for this documentary, this documentary shows that camden bengalis boys went through the same stuggle as tower hamlets boys.
ROADSIDE2RELIGION 1 week ago
All the boys From Drummond street and around that area fought for right to walk the streets safely for them and their family . Everything came at a price . We couldn't enjoy our teenage years without the fear of being jumped on, thankfully our younger bros. And children don't have to feel the same way.joi bangla.
Banglaman786 2 weeks ago
I've been living in regents park estate for 35+ years , thankfully things have changed , people couldn't go to the mosque to pray they wud be spat at or even worse . Now inshallah u can wear a longi and go to the mosque coz the racists know that if they give any grief they gona get whooped.
Banglaman786 2 weeks ago
@Banglaman786 do you still live in Euston
ROADSIDE2RELIGION 9 hours ago
One love to all da brudders who whent through this struggle,these are true bangali fwain.
killahood8 2 weeks ago
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Im pakistani hu has alot of love for my bengali brvaz and sisters, when c stuf like dis it hurts knwn wt u guys went thru, buh chin up and lets move on, i remeber bfr there wer nt many bengalis in london, nw in tower hamlets its full of em, wish all my bengali brvaz and sisters all d success and happiness in life inshallah
hussain00763 2 weeks ago
@shipsy
If you look at the people who uploaded the video you might find similar videos about the area but I am not sure about the content... However I have seen in the similar section the Asian heroin gangs or something and that's worth a watch as that will give you an insight into how heroin was brought in and how the money was cleaned out via travel agents etc.
Cheers Shaub.
shoooby26 3 weeks ago
@shipsy
Hi it's like two different worlds... But from my perspective the drugs where there as early as 1992 and it got hardcore with the introduction of heroin and cocain from Chinatown in 1994. But that's another story maybe another documentary for me to make and tell.
Please share with the youths of today and enlighten them of the hardships that the people before them had to go through in order for them to have a safe haven.
Peace out Shaub.
shoooby26 3 weeks ago
wow boy the way things have changed
N1SNM 1 month ago
What a contrast the area is in 2012 compared to 1996+. Where did the influx of 'd' emerge from & how did it change/divide the community. Shaub, do you have any more videos of this area and this time.
Shipsy 1 month ago
@penchod101
Hi I was the guy who suffered the brain injury in the documentary... Most of the boys in the documentary are well apart from some however each of us has a story to tell and each one of us went on a journey of self evaluation.
Like my self I work in tv... Some boys have their own businesses and some are not so fortunate as there was an influx of drugs in 1996 in that area which ruined most of the Asian community.
Kind regards,
Shaub.
shoooby26 1 month ago
drugs changed the endz
rabbieMtec 1 month ago
LMAO!!! "bengali's used to run the school. You know what I'm sayin?!" 12:30
meheroon16 1 month ago
Not much has changed! There are still many racists around! If your not dscriminated by your race then you deffinately would be by your religion!
meheroon16 1 month ago
woW my uncles in there sick!!!!
mabz600 1 month ago
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Those were the dayz, remember them like yesterday, the violence was bad it dint look like it was ever gona end, but thanks to all of them Drummond St has been made a better place although I lived at the otha end of drummond st, for todays bengali boys to walk around without fear, shame no 1 defended it for us during that time except for themselves who took part
in the daily battles...!!!!!!!!
At least they won....!!!! This is for the original DSP'S an ORP's...!!!!!!
beksy76 1 month ago
Those were the dayz, remember them like yesterday, the violence was bad it dint look like it was ever gona end, but thanks to all of them Drummond St has been made a better place although I lived at the otha end of drummond st, for todays bengali boys to walk around without fear, shame no 1 defended it for us during that time except for themselves who took part
in the daily battles...!!!!!!!!
At least they won....!!!! This is for the original DSP'S an ORP's...!!!!!!
beksy76 1 month ago
Very interesting documentary. Wish there was a way to find out what happened to all the characters in this documentary.
penchod101 1 month ago
THIS SHOULD PUT UP IN BBC!!
Salute to them Asian brothers you did good...
HATS OFF YOU GUYS!!
JenPen9416 1 month ago 2
Altab Ali, another Bangladeshi, was murdered near Aldgate East Station in 1978. After which, a park near where Ali was murdered, has since been renamed to Altab Ali Park. It's all nice to have the park renamed for remembrance, however, the culprits have been let loose again.
SmudjTV 1 month ago
The thing that saddens me from the 90s is the story of Quddus Ali, who was brutally attacked, with intent to kill, by (8) racist thugs in 1993. Quddus Ali lived, however he was left brain damaged and still suffers from this to this day. As you can imagine, his family have been affected heavily from this ordeal. Unfortunately justice hasn't been served for Quddus Ali and those racist thugs are still free.
SmudjTV 1 month ago
London has moved away from the type of severe racism it experienced prior to the 90s. I remember growing up in East London during the early 90s and experiencing racism. Nowadays it is pretty rare to experience racial hatred from locals.
SmudjTV 1 month ago
this is a thoki
borobai1 1 month ago 4
It was very hard too walk out the house in the 90s got a lott of that from my neighbours and dicks in school
shame there wernt many bengalis in kentish town back then but the best thing is that its not as bad as it use2 b :)
nourenemies 1 month ago
Brings back memories growing up in Camden
mukith79 1 month ago
now they are the real G's!!
kaii9ty2dwag 1 month ago
Wow this was very eye opening. I've been born and bred in Beckton (A multi cultural area in East London) and I have not encountered any racial abuse and I'm nearly 17 years old! I guess, times have changed...although racism is still dominant in many parts of the U.K. I hope we can all work together in unity to eradicate such disgusting problems.
ukthijeba1 1 month ago
@nebeha
Don't cry Sista there's no point... Just remember that if you see any form of racism them you know what to do because it doesn't matter where your from we are all human being.
shoooby26 1 month ago
@theofficialsvengali
Thank you it was hard for me growing up and it's still hard... I comment has brought a tear to my eye it means a lot me... I hope inshallah that my parents are proud. But in a twisted way I have never forgive my self for the little rascal I was so hence that comment.
shoooby26 1 month ago
Great Insight on Racism to towards Bengali's in the 90's. Pretty much summed it up. God bless the fwain's that went through all of this Unacceptable Abuse.
TheOfficialSvengali 1 month ago
20:54 I think he is talking about tower hamlets
GuyFawke5 1 month ago
somebody please tell me when was this filmed and are these kids just actors or actual kids that lived there
Darul789 1 month ago
@Darul789
during the mid 90's and no they're not actors they did actualy live there
wagwan6248 1 month ago
@Darul789 nope they are not actors they are real and most of them are still around the camden borough except they have grown old and have got family etc...
b9st 1 month ago
My mums side of the family lived on the somers town estate and these older brothers from the video would help and save any bengali people that would of had trouble with racist white boys. I wish our teenage boys would care about each other and other people the way our older brothers did from the 90s and 80s rather than care about drugs, car, money etc... This documentary and incidents I have heard from my grandmother brings tears to my eyes. Big Respect to these brothers for what they did.
b9st 1 month ago
My dadd knows them :$
missywagamama 1 month ago
I am inquiring about the bangla song that is played in the end...where can i get a copy?
All of you are soldiers...this documentary has a real original feeling. Even though i was about aged 6 didn't see much but our elders protected our community in bricklane too like you did.
nuff love for our brothers and sisters x
Anikkenskywa1ker 1 month ago
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Anikkenskywa1ker 1 month ago
This made me cry:( I hate Rascism and i wish it just stopped! Got so much for my bengali brothers and sister xx
Nabeha1c 1 month ago
I could tell this documentary was shot in the late 90's with the slang term their using.
kaiserqureshi 1 month ago 2
Amazing documentary these brothers where the true defenders of the Bengali and Asian community. shame to see that brothers nowadays care more about the drugs game, flashy cars, garms and women. but still do stand up when the community is attacked.
wish i could of been around in those days these days its just ridiculous.
wagwan6248 1 month ago 2
Thank you for this brothers, the memories of the late 80's an 90's flooded back.... This was exactly how most parts of London was not just Drummond Street.
Abyj1981 1 month ago
Producers thank you for this.
For me it is absolutely just my childhood basically.
ajmalk93 1 month ago
great documentary..respect brothers
slice709 1 month ago 4
Painful to watch the brother with the head injuries and to look at his frightened mother for those few seconds. By the way 18:45-18:56 an absolute master piece.
TheUndergroundSoundz 1 month ago 9
Thank you brothers for all that you have done for our generation. I was born in the late 80s and can't bare to think what you guys went through. You guys are our seniors and because you we are able to walk the streets without fear. We have the strength to fight any racism now, from petty local estate racism to far right groups like the EDL.
TheUndergroundSoundz 1 month ago
Is This An Old Movie ? Looks like sumthing from the 90's
shakzahmed1 1 month ago
@illegalmedia WS bro, this was shot late early November 1996 to early 1997 and aired that year bro, thank you for your kind words I would also like to point out that the generations before us were also an inspiration to me hence for my self hanging out in Drummond street unfortunately this is how it was at the time nothing could ever change that...
But I am glad the way the land scape of kings x and Camden are now very cosmo, a safe haven for the next generation and the generations to come...
shoooby26 2 months ago
@thefake Hi mate, yes pal I am in my 30s and I work in the TV industry funnily enough making documentaries... I think this documentary highlighting my injury was my enlightenment for me to make a difference within TV.
I personally don't think it shows everything as we gave as good as we got and at times we gave for no reason... so this documentary like many you see on tv is just an opinion. However saying that it reflected what we went through.
Now a days you see the same culture fighting ag
shoooby26 2 months ago
OMG, I see my uncle Afzal
cant believe you guys went through so much grief!!
bengiization 2 months ago
Wow, these were kids a year or 2 older than me when I started in SCCS, that area was just a warzone most of the time!
Strangely enough I do still see few of the lads from the video around holborn/Kentish on occasions.
ShaksShidane 2 months ago
@Shooby
So what are most of you from the documentary up to?
Have any moved out from the area?
You lot must be in your mid 30's by now?
TheFakeSituation 2 months ago
This was filmed in late 1996 to early 1997.
shoooby26 2 months ago
when was this documentary recorded??
siyjul 2 months ago
I was one of the boys who suffered a brain injury, we encountered a lot of racist abuse because of our skin colour hence my attack and it's nice to see it highlighted as the area of Holborn and Drummond street are very cosmopolitan now but back in the early 90's it wasn't a nice place to grow up in.
shoooby26 2 months ago 13
@shoooby26
Many thanks for sharing that with us. I can't begin to imagine how difficult it must've been growing up around the Drummond Street area during those times...
TangibleEmotions 2 months ago 7
@shoooby26 salaam brother. this documentary was a reminder to me what the older Bangladeshi community before me had to go through in order to secure a safer environment for everyone. I would like to say that you guys are a testament to what a real struggle is about. May I ask what year this video was shot?
IllegalMedia 2 months ago 2
@shoooby26 Thank you brothers for all that you have done for our generation. I was born in the late 80s and can't bare to think what you guys went through. You guys are our seniors and because you we are able to walk the streets without fear. We have the strength to fight any racism now, from petty local estate racism to far right groups like the EDL.
TheUndergroundSoundz 1 month ago 4
@shoooby26
I just spotted a friend of mine from college, Syedor Rahman, we see more of him in the sky blue shirt towards the end of the video. Do you have contact with him bro? I used to go City & Islington College, Willen House.
KingCarlos79 1 month ago
@shoooby26 Salaam brother you guys are true soldiers and it is very depressing and painful to see the way you guys were attacked and called names etc... May Allah bless you brothers and your families inshallah for the sufferings u guys have been through. Take care of yourself brother and your family inshallah dua will and has been made for you brothers and your families. :)
b9st 1 month ago
@shoooby26 were are all these racist scum bags gone now ?
ROADSIDE2RELIGION 1 week ago
@shoooby26 may Allah reward you for your pain and Insha'Allah make it easy for you.
ROADSIDE2RELIGION 1 week ago
Fascinating. These lads seem completely British to me so the problems they encounter are the most ignorant form of racism - not so much cultural differences as hatred of dark skin.
zerohero99 3 months ago 7
@zerohero99
Thanks for watching; I completely agree with you...
TangibleEmotions 3 months ago