BLOG: Film director Lalit Bhusal deals with FGM

Today’s featured Midlands artists on the Vimal & Zoe Radio Show, on Ambur Radio, was the director Lalit Bhusal and singer Stacey Lynn Crowe,

Lalit Bhusal talked about his new project, the film Crushed Wings – which deals with the sensitive subjects of  FGM (female genital mutilation) and domestic abuse. He explains how the project came about, why he chose the subject FGM and how it is still an issue in countries like India, Pakistan, Indonesia and Malaysia. Through awareness, he hopes to educate and make change in this cultural practice.

Oznur Cifi, the lead actress, reveals how she auditioned online to get her role in the Crushed Wings film production. Part of  the film will be  shot in Nepal and parts of the Midlands.

Lalit Bhusal and Oznur Cifi interviewed on the Vimal & Zoe radio show:

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Stacey Lynn Crowe, a singer from Burton, talked about her music and acting, and where she will be performing in the coming months.

Stacey’s wonderful cover version of Louis Armstrong’s A Wonderful World:

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Her new song, Sentimental Honey:

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Vimal Korpal