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2000-01-01 | Newspaper Article | Interview

Asian News catches up with Sheetal after the debut of ABCD at the London Film Festival.

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Press Date: 2000-01-01

by Shelina Bedum

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"But were you worried about playing an Indian musl

"But were you worried about playing an Indian muslim gay woman?" I can't tell you how often I got and still get that question about #icantthinkstraight. My answer then and now has always simply been, "No. Love is love and when I read this script, I was deeply taken with the beautiful love story Shamim brought to life. It was a privilege to tell this story." The politics and societal reactions to the film was something I was naively unprepared for. I couldn't fathom how some could send me messages filled with such hate and loathing. Even death threats. I also couldn't have imagined how much of an impact this and #TheWorldUnseen have made around the world. For those who finally saw themselves and feel a connection to these characters, it means the world. It's more than any actor could wish for. As someone who is trying to make the world a little better from my little world, I choose to focus on the love. And for those of you who still don't get it, I'm here, ready to welcome you to the other side, the side of love, acceptance, and respect, with open arms. Everyone deserves a chance at a happy ending. @lisaraniray @shamimsarif @hananfkattan 🌈❤️🙏🏽 #representationmatters #lgbt
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International Day against #Homophobia - this is for every LGBTQI+ person out there who cannot be open for fear of family, religion, culture or the law. I get messages from women every day who suffer in denying who they are. I was you. I see you, and will never stop telling your stories. And believe that you can have a happy ending too. No matter what. A huge thank you to those who supported me on this journey - including @hananfkattan @beneaththesheetz @lisaraniray @aseematographer @officialrebeccaferguson and the friends who made these films possible #lgbtq🌈 #loveislove #nohate #bewhoyouare

“Your eyes speak the truth when everything else

“Your eyes speak the truth when everything else is a lie.” @lisaraniray @shamimsarif #TheWorldUnseen
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Flirting while social distancing and not saying a word. Try this at home.
From #TheWorldUnseen by @shamimsarif co-starring @beneaththesheetz

Thank you @writesinla for inviting me into your te

Thank you @writesinla for inviting me into your terrific writer series. Friends- these videos and tips are such a great resource for little and big authors alike. Need a break or a hand with homeschooling? Check out @writesinla for more. 🙌🏽📚👊🏽 #alwaysanjali @mangoandmarigoldpress #kidlit #representationmatters
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Thrilled that @beneaththesheetz, author of the delightful picture book ALWAYS ANJALI, stopped by the latest episode of This Writer’s Life to share creative advice for kids from her own process. She shows us the behind-the-scenes of how much rewriting and revising she does and inspires with encouragement that everyone has a unique story to tell.

“But you said she (Anna May Wong) deserved the p

“But you said she (Anna May Wong) deserved the part.

Yes, but if she had gotten it, the picture's not a hit.

How do you know that?...You never made the movie so how do you know its not a hit?... Folks in this town don't understand the power they have. Movies don't just show us how the world is, they show us how the world can be and if we change the way movies are made...take a chance and make a different kind of story, you can change the world." This was part of the exchange between a director
@darrencriss and a studio exec #JoeMantello @hollywoodnetflix. The director wanted to make a movie with #AnnaMayWong as the star. This scene and every scene with @michellekrusiec as this legend got to me. Unfortunately so many of us have many of these stories etched in our journeys. Gut wrenching to watch Anna win the Oscar that should've been hers.
@michellekrusiec you are stunning and sublime. So proud and can’t wait to see this biopic with you at the center.
Thank you @mrrpmurphy for bringing this all too familiar and sadly still relevant story to the forefront.
Let's do better.
#representationmatters #actor #visibility

I have been overwhelmed with rage these past month

I have been overwhelmed with rage these past months as more and more senselessly get ill and/or die. I also (hopefully) had my last active cancer treatment in the midst of this madness. Writing about it has helped tremendously. Thank you CNN for publishing my piece. ‘If cancer doesn’t kill me, this government will.’ 🙏🏽❤️ Full piece on CNN opinion. Link in bio. #oped #cnnopinion #fuckcancer

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Who needs a PSA about social distancing when we can watch our favourite female characters showing us how it’s done...In these times I thought it might cheer us all up if I post a series of clips from our movies this week that prove that love can flourish even with #socialdistancing.
First up #TheWorldUnseen, where @beneaththesheetz proves that flirting with @lisaraniray can happen at more than 2 meters apart…
#theworldunseenmovie #icantthinkstraight #lgbtq #lovestory #womeninlove #southafrica #loveinthetimeofcovid #sheetalsheth #lisaray #shamimsarif

Looking forward to bringing #alwaysanjali to y’a

Looking forward to bringing #alwaysanjali to y’all this Tuesday. Thrilled to be joined by the illustrious @rodaworld. My dear friend and talented author of several beautiful books. Please join us. Feel free to send questions in the comments so we can get them cued up. Stay safe and we’ll zoom you soon. ❤️🙏🏽👊🏽(link coming) #representationmatters @mangoandmarigoldpress @hightreepublishing @jessicablankdraws @rodaworld 📚

Join us from anywhere in the 🌎. Watch party thi

Join us from anywhere in the 🌎. Watch party this Thursday. Q &A this Saturday. Details below. Holla! #icantthinkstraight #lgbt #lgbtq🌈 @lisaraniray #classic #indiefilm ❤️ #Repost @shamimsarif with @get_repost
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Join us for a virtual film festival in association with @therealcurvemedia and @lesflicks. there's an I Can't Think Straight virtual watch party this Thursday and a live Q&A with me, Hanan and @beneaththesheetz on Saturday at 8pm UK time...come on. Would you rather be having fun watching this movie and asking every question that you've ever had about this film, or modelling the spread of coronavirus?Right. We all know what's better for you...#lgbtq🌈 #icantthinkstraight #lisaraniray #sheetalsheth #lgbtromance

Thank you for having me on @msnbc. Appreciate your

Thank you for having me on @msnbc. Appreciate your team bringing in the honest layers of realities this new pandemic normal has created. Scary times and no great answers, period. Thank you to all you doctors, nurses, and everyone still working so we can be safer. You are the truest of angels. @joshuajohnson @sujatathomas 🙏🏽❤️ FULL VIDEO LINK for those who missed it live:
http://us.wildmoka.com/c/clip/evUzFp

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