Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya has alleged he was removed from an advertisement due to his skin colour, calling out a persistent bias in Bollywood. He also questioned why the industry often boxes performers into “character actor” labels instead of giving them wider, lead roles. The claims spark fresh debate on racism and representation in mainstream media.
Helena Bonham Carter has left HBO’s The White Lotus season four just one week into filming in France. HBO said the character built for her didn’t align once production started, prompting a rewrite and a new recast. The network expressed sadness over the departure while hinting at hope to work together again in the future.
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Akshaye Khanna’s success in Dhurandhar has brought major attention, but a new report says a Drishyam 3 producer may sue him. The allegation: an “unprofessional” exit from the franchise. The producer reportedly criticised his behaviour, saying success has “gone into his head,” raising fresh questions about the film’s next casting decisions.
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