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Plastic surgeon makes the cut for role in movie

‘Deeply personal’

After more than a year of searching, and with help from a local radio station, two acclaimed South African filmmakers finally found the person best suited to play the lead role in an upcoming movie that’s close to their hearts.

Doctor Kajal Lutchminarain, a Durban-based plastic surgeon, was revealed this week as Amisha, the main character in The Cane Cutter feature movie during Tuesday’s hosting of East Coast Radio’s breakfast show.

When “action” was called during auditions for the role, she transitioned effectively into Amisha.

Shan Moodley, the film’s producer, and Dr Eubulus Timothy, as director, are aiming to deliver a rousing modern day love story

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