Amita Suman Instagram – Not so long ago, South Asians were relegated to appearing in either blink-and-you-miss-it bits in mainstream cinema or indie films based on stories of the diaspora that demanded a brown actor. In playing beyond stereotypes, Ambika Mod (@ambikamod), Ritu Arya (@rituarya), Amita Suman (@amitasuman_) and Anjana Vasan (@anjvasan) are rewriting the recipe for success. Tap the link in bio to read about this talented quartet of actors from our special London folio in the May-June issue. Photographer: Suleika Mueller (@suleikamueller), Agency: Artworld (@artworld.agency) Fashion Editor: Tania Fadte (@taniafadte) Words: Sadaf Shaikh (@sadaf_shaikh) Executive Editor: Arman Khan (@arman.gif) Hairstylist: Lewis Stanford (@lewisstanfordhair) Makeup Artist: Justine Jenkins (@justinejenkins) Bookings Editor: Aliza Fatma (@alizaafatmaa) Entertainment Editor: Eliz Akdeniz (@elizakdeniz_) Assisted by: Tom Porter, Jody Evans, Nina Close; Hempstead May (@hempstead_may) Production: The Curated (@_the.curated); Arrielle Neuhaus Gold (@ari3ll3_neuhausgold) (styling) Image 1: From left, on Ambika: Dress, Anita Dongre (@anitadongre). Shoes, Jimmy Choo (@jimmychoo). Earring, ring; both Misho (@misho_designs). Bracelet, Valliyan (@valliyan). On Ritu: Suit, top; both Kanika Goyal Label (@kanikagoyallabel). Shoes, Jimmy Choo (@jimmychoo) Image 2: From left, on Amita: Dress (worn inside), Roberta Einer (@robertaeiner). Dress, Camilla and Marc (@camillaandmarc). Shoes, Jimmy Choo (@jimmychoo). Earring, bracelets, all Misho (@misho_designs). On Anjana: Dress, Maison Rabih Kayrouz (@maisonrabihkayrouz). Shoes, Jimmy Choo (@jimmychoo). Earring, Valliyan (@valliyan)