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Outlook: The perils of being an Afghan actress

Shaimaa Khalil

29/10/2012

The perils of being an Afghan actress

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The young actress facing death threats for pursuing her dreams in Afghanistan

Sonia Sarwari's decision to follow her dream of becoming an actress in Afghanistan has led to death threats and an actual attack - but she is determined to carry on regardless.

The young Afghan actress Sonia Sarwari tells Outlook presenter Shaimaa Khalil (pictured) how pursuing her dreams has led to death threats and an actual attack - and why she is determined to carry on regardless.
 
Also, two sisters from Cambodia reveal a family secret that helped bring them closer and shed light on the country's brutal past. 

And Khaya Mthethwa on being the first black winner of Idols SA, the South African version of the international singing talent reality show 'American Idol'. 

Image: Outlook Presenter Shaimaa Khalil

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