film to have premiered at leicester square and the director has received an award at the uk asian film festivalon rashid has been speaking to the cast. this film is a representation of modern pakistan, she is dealing with all the men and taking charge of the home. she is demanding her parents to take care of themselves. zara is living her life out there and calling shots in her personal life. they are very empowered women. even in that empowerment, sacrifices and compromises are part of the game. for many, this trail of women break stereotypes. far from the submissive image that many people might have it highlights a modern mindset in the country. it's unfair to but all pakistani women in that box. it stereotypes the majority of the women. within the boundaries, it is not that open. she will not smoke in front of the parents, that is a definite no—no. front of the parents, that is a definite no-no. it is notjust gender discrimination that the film challenges, it also highlights ethnic minorities in pakistan. the first thing that struck me is the male protagonist is a catholic christian. i thoug