Running time: 102 mins
Genre: Drama
Directed by: Jazz Bhalla
Release Date: 11/10/2025
Starring: Amar Chaggar, Jay Singh, Tina Sharma, Amit Dhut, Bhasker Patel, Parvinder Shergill, Siddiqua Akhtar, Hajaz Akram
Never Had A Chance is a British Asian drama set in West London, Hounslow's Punjabi community.
With the struggles of his criminal record weighing heavily, Ravi finds love. However, the constant pressure of his so called friends make it difficult for him to navigate any sense of morality.
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