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Was rejected from ad because of my dark skin: Dibyendu on racism
short by Ishita Ranganath / on Wednesday, 6 May, 2026
'Mirzapur' actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya recalled an incident wherein he faced racism in Bollywood, calling it a deeply rooted problem that continues to affect casting decisions. Dibyendu was cast for an advertisement, and after three-four days, he was told, 'We have replaced you because you're black and we don't want a black actor," adding, "It's unfortunate, but you can't do much."
read more at Hindustan Times