Priya Kansara Interview | HOLLYWOOD, British Asian Identity & PROJECT HAIL MARY | Filme Shilmy

Описание: Priya Kansara joins Anuj Radia to discuss compassion in acting, British Asian identity in mainstream entertainment, and the emotional journey behind her rise from breakout indie talent to Hollywood performer. Priya reflects on the importance of authenticity and representation, the influence of Bollywood legends like Madhuri Dixit, and how projects such as Polite Society and Project Hail Mary have shaped her creatively. She also opens up about genre-bending storytelling, navigating the entertainment industry as a British Asian artist, and what she learned working alongside Ryan Gosling and some of Hollywood’s most celebrated filmmakers.

Kansara is a British actress whose work has quickly positioned her as one of the most exciting emerging South Asian talents working internationally today. After gaining attention through projects including Bridgerton and the BBC series Dope Girls, she earned widespread acclaim for her lead performance in Polite Society, directed by Nida Manzoor. Priya now stars in Project Hail Mary, the ambitious sci-fi adaptation of Andy Weir’s bestselling novel, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. The film stars Ryan Gosling in the lead role and follows a lone astronaut on a high-stakes mission to save humanity, with Priya playing the voice of the AI system ‘Mary’.

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Anuj Radia is a prominent independent journalist based in the UK. Over his career, Anuj has interviewed some of the biggest names in Bollywood and Hollywood. He’s also worked with mainstream publications like Deadline Hollywood and has covered the prestigious Oscars in 2021. He is vocal about accurate cultural representations in the West and LGBTQIA+ rights. He has also participated in campaigns for mental health awareness. Furthermore, he regularly hosts Q&As for film festivals such as the London Indian Film Festival and the UK Asian Film Festival, frequently held at the high-profile BAFTA 195 and BFI. Anuj has also collaborated with prominent film companies like Zee Studios in hosting special consulate screenings of blockbuster Hindi movies at iconic venues like Vue Cinema Leicester Square. He has recently widened his experience in television, appearing as a panellist for Zee TV and as a radio presenter.

Since its foundation in 2018, Filme Shilmy has evolved into becoming a popular, independent, online portal which covers the latest film news, reviews, features and interviews. The publication is dedicated to its no-holds-barred approach in presenting perspectives regarding the entertainment industry as a whole. Though firmly rooted in its Indian background, the website transcends barriers through its coverage of cinema across various languages and countries. Features notable interviews with illustrious personalities, including (but not limited to): Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Rani Mukerji, Priyanka Chopra, Madhuri Dixit, Zachary Levi, Vidya Balan, Riz Ahmed, The Russo Brothers and Gurinder Chadha. In 2023, the outlet‘s ethos of embracing culture and cinema progressed into launching its own chat show with ReelN Ltd called ‘The Filme Shilmy Show’. The editions included esteemed guests like Rishi Rich, Veronica Mehta and Pravesh Kumar MBE, to name a few. The first of its kind in the UK, this live in-person talk show aims to bridge the gap between British audiences and South Asian talents from home and away. Filme Shilmy is a growing medium and is in development for more exciting ventures.