Dua Lipa: At Your Service
Riz Ahmed
Apr 22, 2022
This week’s guest on 'Dua Lipa: At Your Service' is Riz Ahmed, actor, musician, activist, and recent Oscar winner. They discuss Riz’s journey from Wembley to Hollywood, the parallels between audition rooms and airport security for a young Muslim man, and how he snuck a music video into the Academy Awards nominations and won. They also talk about Riz's extensive list of awards and his activism challenging portrayals of Muslim characters in the film industry. Additionally, they delve into Riz's music journey, the power of music for personal expression, and the lack of Muslim representation in film.
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- Embracing one's identity and culture drives creativity and challenges stereotypes.
- Accepting oneself and finding authenticity is crucial for personal and professional growth.
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Embracing Identity and Creativity
Riz Ahmed, a multi-talented actor, writer, musician, and activist, discusses the importance of embracing one's identity and creativity. Growing up in a South Asian household in London, he experienced code-switching between different cultures and languages. He emphasizes the power of culture and how it drives creativity, providing a sense of identity and creating art that challenges stereotypes. Ahmed highlights the need to be true to oneself and navigate the complexities of being an outsider, both in the film industry and in society. He believes in stretching culture by offering authentic stories that haven't been told before.
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