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We know the world has finally changed when a show that represent women in veils and burka's achieves the renowned honor of receiving the best "TV show" award!
The star studded event took place at Hilton Deansgate, Manchester and was hosted by ITV Central's Sameena Ali Khan and BBC's Football League Show presenter, Manish Bhasin.
The Asian Media Awards highlight the achievements of Asians in the media and is dedicated to rewarding their talent, drive and potential. A one of a kind award show that awards all sorts of asian talent that relates to TV or film.
"Burka Avenger" was nominated along with Brits Bollywood (Zing TV) and Broken Silence (Brit Asia TV), for the prestigious award.
Burka Avenger has already RECEIVED a plethora of awards – including a Peabody Award and an International Emmy nomination – and has also garnered a great DEAL OFinternational attention.
About Burka Avenger:
Directed by Aaron Haroon Rashid and produced by Unicorn Black Studios, the 13 episode series aired on Geo Tez of Geo Network TV in 2013.
Burka Avenger’s story revolves around an animated superheroine, Jiya who wears a burqa as a disguise to conceal her identity while fighting villains for justice, peace and education for all.
The series stars the talented Ainy Jaffri and Hamza Ali Abbasi as the voice of Burka Avenger and Baba Bandook respectively, and features songs from some of the biggest musical acts from across South Asia, including Ali Zafar, Haroon, Ali Azmat and Josh among many others.
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