In the beginning of The Buckingham Murders, we see Kareena Kapoor Khan sitting alone on a bench, looking lost under a gray sky in England. She seems far from her usual star status. The film gives us quick flashes of happier moments—a sunny day with a boy running on green grass, the sound of a bowling ball hitting pins, and police lights flashing red and blue. Kareena’s expression remains shocked and sad throughout.
The story jumps to a court scene where a young man admits to shooting inside a restaurant. He says he felt invisible and didn’t mean to hurt a child. Kareena stays quiet, watching from the side as the judge declares him guilty. It’s only when the boy is taken away by police that she runs after him, letting out a cry filled with pain.
Kareena plays Jaspreet Bhamra, a police officer struggling with the loss of her own child. She moves to Buckinghamshire and is soon called to investigate a missing boy. Although she hesitates, her boss convinces her to take the case. Sadly, the boy is found murdered, and the investigation reveals deeper issues, including the struggles of immigrants in the UK. The film explores hidden relationships and rising tensions between communities. The murdered child was a Sikh boy, killed by a Muslim boy, highlighting the complex dynamics in society.
More than just a thriller, The Buckingham Murders paints a picture of Southeast Asians living in a country with a colonial past. It shows their desire for a modern life while grappling with old beliefs. The film is not only about solving a murder but also about understanding the challenges faced by these communities.
