Ms Marvel is a huge step for muslims in the media – let’s appreciate how far we’ve come!
I still remember the way my jaw dropped when I first discovered that the new Marvel superhero was to be portrayed by a Pakistani female – Kamala Khan. As delighted as I was, I expected nothing more than the overused, lazy stereotypes of Muslims that are routinely shown on television; oppressed, unhappy women, dominating and […]
Many Older South Asian Women are Finding it Difficult to Sympathise with Meghan Markle. Here’s Why I’m Not Surprised.
Monday 8th March, 2021, 9pm. I made myself comfortable with a cup of tea before planting myself firmly on the settee, ready to watch Meghan Markle’s much-awaited interview. The internet was running wild in the days preceding her rendezvous with Oprah. I had no idea what to expect, other than controversy. Her intimate conversation was […]
The All Girl Band – Pakistan’s all female ensemble
After first hearing their ‘Laree Choote’ and ‘Are You With Me’ mashup, I knew I had to interview The All Girl Band. I was in awe at how smoothly the girls’ voices and instruments gelled together. The sound was ethereal. The Pakistani rock song and the Belgian artist’s hit merged together seamlessly; almost symbolic of […]
