In anticipation of Nida Manzoor’s thrilling masterpiece Polite Society premiering in theaters, we spoke with stars of the film Priya Kansara and Ritu Arya on taking the lead roles of the Khan sisters.

We loved Nida Manzoor’s thrilling masterpiece Polite Society, which is debuting in theaters April 28 here in the US and UK. A riveting story starring Priya Kansara and Ritu Arya as Ria and Lena Khan, respectively, Nida Manzoor’s theatrical debut bends genres, has rip-roaring comedy, action-packed thrills, and a poignant story about sisterhood at its core.

Ahead of the release, we spoke with Kansara and Arya on what is so special about working with Nida Manzoor, how they each approached their roles, and what they hope audiences, and in particular South Asian audiences, are able to take from the film when it debuts. You can watch our entire conversation here:

You can watch Polite Society when it debuts in theaters April 28, 2023.