Fawzia Mirza transforms personal truth into 'The Queen of My Dreams'
This week, we're joined by Fawzia Mirza, the writer-director behind 'The Queen of My Dreams', a deeply personal film that has garnered multiple award nominations since its TIFF premiere.Fawzia opens up about her artistic evolution from acting to filmmaking, revealing how creating this story became essential for processing her identity as a queer Muslim woman. Her journey into directing wasn't just creative ambition—it was about carving out space for narratives that mainstream cinema consistently overlooks.We also discuss her approach to storytelling, addressing the fears and uncertainties that accompany creative leaps while revealing how she discovered her unique voice—one that weaves Bollywood's fantastical elements with deeply personal emotional truths.