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Meera Syal's Playback
Priya, a Bollywood star, and Mala, her playback singer, appear on TV. When Mala performs her latest single, a scathing attack on Priya, they descend into a vocal cat fight.
Comedy short written by and starring Meera Syal, with Ayesha Dharker and Dave Lamb. Priya (Dharker), a beautiful Bollywood star, and Mala (Syal), her playback singer, are interviewed live on a TV chat show.
The situation deteriorates when Mala performs her latest single, which is a scathing attack on Priya, and the two ladies descend into a vocal slanging match.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Mala | Meera Syal |
| Priya | Ayesha Dharker |
| Chat Show Host | Dave Lamb |
| Writer | Meera Syal |
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