We Are Lady Parts star Sarah Kameela Impey on carving out space in an industry not made for you, joyful representation of Muslim women and subverting old tropes Mixed Up

The one where we’re typecast as ‘Bengali Girl’
Emma talks to Sarah Kameela Impey of We Are Lady Parts, discussing her role as frontwoman Saira and how growing up she didn’t see many people who looked like her in stories. They discuss how groundbreaking the show is in terms of modern representation of Muslim women, multifaceted Muslim women - a beautiful portrayal of fun, female friendship, and our innate humanness.
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