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A selection of reviews, interviews and articles

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REVIEWS

 

"With Divian Ladwa in support, Ant-Man and the Wasp is run with cameo talent"

- Ant-Man and the Wasp - i.stuff.co.nz 

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"Hussain [director], ably supported by nuanced and heartfelt performances from Ignacius and Ladwa"

- Naptha - Eye For film

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"Divian Ladwa contributes to making Ant-Man and the Wasp a hilarious entry in the Marvel Universe ... his truth serum lands some of the biggest laughs."

- Ant-Man and the Wasp - Showbiz Junkies

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"Uzman played by Divian Ladwa, steals almost every scene he's in"

- Ant-Man and the Wasp - The Film Era

 

"Divian Ladwa plays Saroo’s adoptive brother Mantosh with a ferocity and authenticity"

- Lion - Toronto Sun

 

"Divian Ladwa gives a fascinating portrayal of the adopted brother"

- Lion - entertainment.ie

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"Divian Ladwa is excellent as the wayward brother"

- Lion - i.stuff.co.nz

 

"Divian Ladwa’s interpretation of the disturbed brother adds sympathy to a part that could have been dismissed"

- Lion - Huffington Post

 

"8 Minutes Idle features a fantastic cast... The characters are complimentary and diverse, meaning each person in the audience will have a different favorite."

- 8 Minutes Idle - Bath Film Festival

 

"the overlaying of disjointed sound bites from the child (delivered to great effect by Divian Ladwa) reveals the real message of the piece." 

- My Dad - Cinema, etc

 

"The acting was terrific to watch too, Ladwa as Sammy, is a tender soul with surprising charisma. It’s a hard part to play, but Ladwa brings the conflict within, to life"

- Speed - Asian Culture Vulture

 

"Divian Ladwa’s portrayal of Gandhi commanded serenity, was charming and highlighted Gandhi’s sense of humour and made for a compelling watch."

- When Chaplin Met Gandhi - Yin & Yang

 

"There are strong central performances from Mark Oosterveen as Chaplin and Divian Ladwa as Gandhi"

- When Chaplin Met Gandhi - British Theatre Guide

 

"... there are some fine exchanges between Gandhi (an excellent Ladwa) and Chaplin..."

- When Chaplin Met Gandhi - Public Review

 

"the abandoned friendship between the boys was fascinating – with both Divian Ladwa and Jamie Samuel impressing"

- Sixty Six Books - Theatre Scribbles

 

"Audiences favoured the casting from Sean Harris to Divian Ladwa"

- Saxon - European Independent Film Festival

 

"Remarkable is Divian Ladwa who plays both charachters with comanding versatility"

- A Fine Balance - New Statesman

 

I’ve never seen adult actors make a better job of portraying a bunch of kids.’ 

- Child of the Divide - Time Out 

 

"...good performances, especially from a couple of the character actors, Divian Ladwa and Shiv Grewal, each of whom plays two key roles that are so well differentiated that you hardly realise that you are watching the same actor."

- A Fine Balance - British Theatre Guide

 

"...the charismatic Divian Ladwa, whose effeminate caricatures and comic turn of phrase served to highlight a planned production"

- Trouble With Asian Men - The Times Art and Culture 

 

"the very impressive and versatile Divian Ladwa frequently offers deeper characterisations in a variety of styles"

- Troubel With Asian Men - British Theatre Guide

 

"Divian Ladwa captures the audience. His countenance can exhibit intense emotions and his agile frame affords him a range of dispositions. He excels when required to conjure nostalgic or mellow moments."

- Trouble With Asian Men - Confluence 

 

"There are some moments from A Fine Balance, that I will remember for a long time. Theres the opening scene, of a legless beggar (Divian Ladwa), who skims around the stage seeking alms"

- A Fine Balance - mylondonyourlondon

INTERVIEWS

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» EXPRESS ONLINE â€‹

"Playing PC Drakes in Wild Bill"

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» EXPRESS ONLINE

"Shooting Wild Bill in Lincolnshire"

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» MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT

"Ant-Man and the Wasp's Divian Ladwa talks about working on the marvel movie"

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» ASSOCIATED PRESS

"Ant-man star Divian Ladwa talks of female super heroes"

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» THE STAGE â€‹

"it felt like a silly boys dream"

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» THE TIMES

"Rising British Asian actor starring in Lion"

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» HAM&HIGH

"Lion star talks of working with Nicole Kidman"

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» LION Q&A

Post show Q&A at the London Film Festival

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» HEYUGUYS - London

Lion interview at London Film Festival

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» HEYUGUYS - TIFF

Lion interview at the Toronto International Film Festival

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» RENAISSANCE WOMEN

Interview on portfolio working

 

 

» AFRIDIZIAK

Theatre interview

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