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Hyphenated: Episode 4

In our latest episode, Hyphen commissioning editor Samir Jeraj and freelance journalist Arub Syed discuss the UK’s new anti-protest laws, and whether the banning of hoodies in a British town centre could pose a problem for some Muslim women.

Plus: Gary Bunt, Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, joins host Reya El-Salahi to discuss his new project examining how online spaces are influencing the ways in which British Muslims view themselves.

What's Love got to do with it | Jemima Khan

How do you find lasting love in today’s world? For documentary-maker and dating app addict Zoe (Lily James), swiping right has only delivered an endless stream of Mr Wrongs, to her eccentric mother Cath’s (Emma Thompson) dismay. For Zoe’s childhood friend and neighbour Kaz (Shazad Latif), the answer is to follow his parents’ example and opt for an arranged (or “assisted”) marriage to a bright and beautiful bride from Pakistan. As Zoe films his hopeful journey from London to Lahore to marry a stranger, chosen by his parents, she begins to wonder if she might have something to learn from a profoundly different approach to finding love.

This film was produced and written by Jemima Khan and in this video interview we discuss all the things that make her tick and the importance of this film.

Man Like Mobeen | Guz Khan and Tez Ilyas

The much-loved BBC TV comedy-drama series Man Like Mobeen is back with a third season.

After its television premiere in 2017, the serial received positive reviews from audiences and critics alike.

The series was praised for its unique plot and story-line, being described as ‘the first of its kind.’ It proved a huge hit with British audiences, especially those of South Asian background.

We talk to Tez Ilyas and Ghulam Khan, better known as Guz Khan, who created the series with Andy Milligan plays the protagonist, Mobeen.

Read more - https://www.desiblitz.com/content/man-like-mobeen-3-rendezvous-with-cast

Life As a Gay Asylum Seeker from Pakistan | Documentary

In Pakistan, “carnal intercourse against the order of nature” is punishable with life imprisonment. Transgender people in the country are also subjected to harassment and violence.

LGBT activists are harassed regularly and are subject to arbitrary detention in Bangladesh.

Nigeria produces the largest number of asylum claims based on sexual orientation after Pakistan and Bangladesh.

In 2018, 970 LGBT claims were refused by the UK's Home Office. That figure was down from 1,096 in 2017 and 1,043 in 2016.

Read more - https://www.desiblitz.com/content/1190-lgbt-pakistanis-were-refused-asylum-in-the-uk

Gay, Asian and proud | LGBTQIA+ and Queer Asians

In this video, we explore and talk about the struggles of being Gay and Asian.

Being gay and Asian or LGBTQIA+ and coming out can have severe consequences even in this day and age.

We discuss how you can teach parents not to let homophobia get in the way of loving your child for the person they were born to be, and how to be proud of your identity whatever you choose it to be and much more!

Read - https://www.desiblitz.com/content/bollywood-films-with-gay-themes

Humza Arshad | Diary of a Bad Man

Actor and comedian Humza Arshad, Britain’s Badman is back.

The British Pakistani first gained popularity after he uploaded his video series, Diary of a Badman, onto YouTube in 2010.

The infamous series garnered over 96 million views, awarding Humza the title of one of Britain’s most popular online comedians.

The online show became an instant hit, with Humza reaping online stardom overnight.

After working on several other projects, Humza has unveiled his children’s book, courtesy of publishers, Penguin Random House.

Read more - https://www.desiblitz.com/content/youtuber-hamza-arshad-publishes-childrens-book

JPNA 2 interviews | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2

We talk to the cast of the much-anticipated sequel is one of the first productions to be made between India and Pakistan, boasting an array of talent from either side of the border.

In this video DESIblitz comes face to face with Vasay Chaudhry, Ahmed Ali Butt, Humayun Saeed, Fahad Mustafa, Kubra Khan and Mawra Hocane.

Directed by Punjab Nahin Jaongi’s Nadeem Beyg, we get a glimpse into the romantic comedy in an exclusive interview with the incredible writer and cast.

Read more here - https://www.desiblitz.com/content/jawani-phir-nahi-ani-2