Some of the UK's best known Asian Media personalities have released a video to help address the hesitancy around taking the Covid-19 vaccine within the community.
Lancashire born Ranvir Singh joins Adil Ray OBE, Meera Syal CBE and Sanjeev Bhaskar OBE in the video ‘If You Could Save Someone’s Life…’. The video also features Asim Chaudhry, Shobna Gulati, Nina Wadia OBE, Colin Salmon, cricketer Moeen Ali, presenters Konnie Huq, comedian Romesh Ranganathan and Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Like many others across the UK, these communities have been subject to misleading information and confusing interpretations around the vaccine.
Romesh Ranganathan
The group of celebrities collaborated to independently write and produce a five minute video message which not only shares their heartfelt thoughts and advice on the vaccine, but also their personal experiences of the vaccine thus far, with several family members having already received it.
Adil Ray
Adil Ray OBE, who helped organise the video said: “After taking part in the Stay At Home campaign last year, we felt that once again we had to do something to help. Unfortunately we are now fighting another pandemic - misinformation, where communities who are ignored are preyed upon and voices that endanger lives are amplified.
"Whilst these communities must accept some responsibility too, and take the vaccine to save lives, we all must do what we can and come together to fight this deadly virus. We hope this video can help dispel some of the myths and offer some encouragement for everyone to take the vaccine.”
Actor and author Shobna Gulati also added: “We will find our way through this, and be united once again with our friends and our families. All we have to do is take the vaccination. My sister’s had the vaccine and I’m really looking forward to when it’s my turn.”
Sayeeda Warsi
Actor and author Meera Syal CBE said: “I’m so pleased that my Mum has had the vaccine and I look forward to having mine.”
The video was produced independently but with advice and guidance from the NHS.
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