An upcoming play exploring the British Asian drag community, uncovering the untold stories of men who don female personas by night, will be the company’s most provocative yet, its artistic director said.
Miss Meena and the Masala Queens follows the story of drag queen Miss Meena, whose nightclub has fallen on hard times. Just as a new face arrives with a glimmer of hope, however, Miss Meena finds himself in a moral dilemma.
Director Pravesh Kumar, who is also artistic director of Rifco...
She urged people to know their bodies, trust themselves and seek medical advice early
TV doctor Punam Krishan has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer five months ago and has now completed her treatment.
The Glasgow-born GP, 42, shared the news in an Instagram post alongside a photo of herself in a hospital bed, saying she is now healing but remains emotionally shaken by the experience.
Krishan, a regular doctor on BBC One’s Morning Live and a former Strictly Come Dancing contestant, said she chose to keep her diagnosis private while undergoing treatment to protect her energy and her children.
Reflecting on her diagnosis, Krishan said years of medical experience offered little comfort when she found herself on the receiving end of difficult news.
She described the shock, fear, and trauma of being told she had breast cancer, adding that she took each day as it came. She also paid tribute to the NHS team who cared for her, calling them extraordinary.
Krishan said her husband, family and a small circle of friends supported her throughout treatment, helping her through what she described as a far harder experience than she had imagined.
Krishan said her biggest lesson was the importance of early detection. She explained that her diagnosis began with an unusual feeling and a gut instinct that something was not right.
She urged people to know their bodies, trust themselves and seek medical advice early if something feels wrong. Krishan said she had no family history of breast cancer and was otherwise well at the time of diagnosis.
The experience, she added, has changed her perspective on life, stripping things back to what truly matters, with health taking priority over work or possessions.
Krishan appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2024, dancing with professional partner Gorka Marquez. He was among those sending messages of support, saying he was confident she would get through it.
Fellow Strictly dancer Amy Dowden, who has previously undergone treatment for breast cancer, also shared a message of encouragement.
Krishan is married to Dr Sandesh Gulhane, an MSP and the Scottish Conservative health spokesman. She has worked as an NHS GP for nearly two decades and has also written books on health and first aid for children.
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