Slumdog star Freida Pinto's vows to fight for girls

Freida Pinto at the ‘Girl Summit 2014’ yesterday and, below, in ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. Reuters

Neil Lancefield

Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto has vowed to "kick up a fuss" about female genital mutilation (FGM).

The Indian actress made a speech at an FGM and forced marriage summit in London, adding her voice to the fight for girls' rights around the world "until everyone takes note".