Colors of Pakistan in Ms Marvel took social media by storm

Iman Vellani attends Disney plus And Marvels New Television Series Ms Marvel Premiere in Los Angeles California. Source: Getty Images/Jon Kopaloff/WireImage

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Disney+ mini-series Ms Marvel stars Kamala Khan, a Muslim and a Pakistani-American teen living in New Jersey. Critics say that her success has set the stage for a much more diverse next phase of Marvel movies. Indian and Pakistani community members in Australia were happy that Ms Marvel showed indigenous art, culture, traditions, and language usage.

The show has received strong reviews, and Kamala's representation is a breakthrough, particularly for her South Asian and Muslim fans. Kamala, played by Iman Vellani, is a regular Pakistani American Muslim teen who transforms into a superhero.

16-year-old Kamala finds herself imbued with superpowers emanating from a bangle passed down by her grandmother. Played by actress Iman Vellani. Source: Marvel Studios 2022

Web series features women characters who show tremendous courage in the face of hardship.

Ms. Marvel breaks stereotypes about how Pakistani women are portrayed on the screen. Source: MS Mavrel 2022

Kamala Khan tries on Pakistani clothes while shopping with her mother Source: Marvel Studios 2022/Daniel McFadden

In the comics, this happens after Kamala comes into contact with a mist that induces genetic mutation. In the show, her powers are unlocked after she puts on her grandmother’s bangle.