Shabana Azmi to star in British television series

Actor-social activist Shabana Azmi will star in BBC One’s TV series Capital, directed by Euros Lyn. Lyn is mainly known for Happy Valley and Doctor Who, the series is an adaptation of John Lanchester’s critically acclaimed and bestselling novel of the same name.

“Here is what I’m filming in London for. Toby Jones Emma Jones Adeel Akhtar all BAFTA nominees. Euros Lynn directs,” Shabana posted on the micro-blogging site Twitter.

According to bbc.co.uk, the TV drama also stars Toby Jones, Lesley Sharp, Wunmi Mosaku, Adeel Akhtar, Rachael Stirling, Gemma Jones, Robert Emms, Bryan Dick and Radoslaw Kaim, reports internet.