Javed Akhtar Says Those Who Have Problem with Rashmika Mandanna's Pronunciation Should Be Asked to Speak Tamil, Calls Out ‘Linguistic Superiority’
Akhtar said critics should not judge pronunciation without recognizing the effort actors make to work across languages and dubbed performances.
- Lyricist Javed Akhtar defended Rashmika Mandanna on October 25, rejecting social media backlash over her Hindi pronunciation and describing the attitude as "fake and baseless linguistic superiority."
- Rashmika addressed the criticism during an appearance on Koffee With Karan Season 9 alongside husband Vijay Deverakonda, explaining that her South Indian accent is natural given her regional origins.
- Challenging critics, Akhtar wrote on Twitter that detractors should attempt to pronounce a few lines of Tamil, describing it as the oldest spoken language in the world.
- Social media users corrected Akhtar after he referred to Rashmika as a Tamil actor, noting her Karnataka roots and extensive work in Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi cinema.
- Rashmika maintains she refuses to let online criticism restrict her career choices, aiming to explore different film industries including Animal, Chhaava, Sikandar, Thamma, and Cocktail 2.
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Javed Akhtar backs Rashmika Mandanna over Hindi accent criticism, calls it 'baseless linguistic superiority'
Javed Akhtar has defended Rashmika Mandanna against criticism of her Hindi pronunciation, calling out what he described as linguistic superiority. His remarks came after Rashmika spoke about the trolling she has faced over her accent and language in the film industry.
Javed Akhtar says those who have problem with Rashmika Mandanna's pronunciation should be asked to speak Tamil, calls out ‘linguistic superiority’
Rashmika Mandanna has recently addressed criticism of her South Indian accent and Hindi dialogue delivery during her appearance on Koffee With Karan Season 9.
Javed Akhtar defends Rashmika Mandanna amid criticism over her Hindi accent; says, 'This fake and baseless linguistic superiority is not acceptable'
Javed Akhtar came to the defense of Rashmika Mandanna amidst backlash over her Hindi pronunciation, urging critics to attempt speaking Tamil to appreciate the nuances involved. Rashmika herself acknowledged her South Indian accent as a natural aspect of her identity, expressing her pride in dubbing for her own films across languages. Akhtar's comments highlight the ongoing conversation around linguistic diversity in Indian cinema.
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