Rehana Lew Mirza, a playwright, filmmaker, and founder of Desipina, discusses her career, including her work on a musical titled "Bhangra Nation." She discusses the empowerment she felt in her career, especially through founding Desipina with her sister and taking control of producing her own work. The interview also delves into the challenges of representation in the arts, both in theater and film, and Mirza emphasizes the need for a more inclusive and community-focused approach in the future of theater. Hosted by Shahjehan Khan. Follow Rehana Lew Mirza on X @rehanamirza Visit Rehana Lew Mirza's website: https://www.rehanamirza.com/ Learn more about Desipina: https://www.hellodesipina.org/ Find out more about Bhangra Nation: https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/bhangra-nation-a-new-musical/ Read more about this interview at https://www.createfann.com/playwright-rehana-lew-mirza-how-do-you-define-too-many-asian-americans-fannboy-friday/ Produced by Rifelion Media. Learn more at www.createfann.com For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com.    We wanna make the podcast even better; help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4   Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices