Parminder Nagra quote: "But it's a very universal story and the thing is I was reluctant to answer that question because I don't want people latching on to a particular stereotype."

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OPHELIA LOVIBOND

But it's a very universal story and the thing is I was reluctant to answer that question because I don't want people latching on to a particular stereotype.

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But it's a very universal story and the thing is I was reluctant to answer that question because I don't want people latching on to a particular stereotype.

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