National Domestic Violence Awareness Project

profeminist:

“Coronation Street star Bhavna Limbachia has said she hopes the soap’s Kana storyline will help educate and spark conversation.

The actress is playing the soap’s first gay Muslim character, Rana Nazir, who has fallen in love with Kate Connor, played by Faye Brookes.

Bhavna told The Mirror has said she is thrilled to have the chance to “enlighten” families - and end the taboo of same-sex relationships in the Asian community.

The 34-year-old threw herself into researching the issue and was devastated at what she discovered.

But one story in particular touched her deeply.” 

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