What Deepika Padukone Said on Facing Colourism, Stereotypes in Hollywood: Read Here

What Deepika Padukone said on facing colourism, stereotypes in Hollywood: Read here

During a recent conversation, Deepika Padukone spoke about her experiences in Hollywood. She highlighted the persistent stereotypes about India in the West and discussed the challenges she faced, including being offered cliched roles and confronting colourism.

‘Our Accent Or The Colour Of My Skin…’: Deepika Padukone Opens Up About Cliched Idea Of India In Hollywood

Mumbai: Deepika Padukone, who made her Hollywood debut with ‘XXX: Return of Xander Cage’ alongside Vin Diesel, opened up about encountering a dated and clichéd image of India in the West. “I was very clear about taking India to the world, but the India that I know. For example, moving to Hollywood and getting into that industry, or doing it in a way that has been expected of us or suits a global audience was something I never wanted to do, even …

Deepika Padukone opens up about facing color bias and accent stereotypes in Hollywood

Highlights: Deepika Padukone revealed she faced color and accent bias during her early Hollywood auditions. She said she refused to conform to Western stereotypes of India and chose to represent the country in her own way. Speaking at CNBC TV18’s Global Leadership Summit, she explained that her move to Hollywood was “slow but deliberate.” Her Hollywood debut came with xXx: Return of Xander Cage alongside Vin Diesel in 2017. Deepika became t…

Deepika Padukone reveals she faced colour bias in Hollywood and refused to play the India they imagined

Highlights:Deepika says she refused to fit the Western idea of what India looks like.Talks about facing colourism and accent bias during early auditions.Says her move to Hollywood was slow but deliberate.Recalls seeing her Louis Vuitton campaign in Los Angeles as a “win for every Indian woman.”Actor Deepika Padukone says her Hollywood career wasn’t about fitting in but standing firm. Talking about colourism and casting bias, she said her journey…