Gorkha group files NHRC complaint against Anushka Sharma for ‘racial stereotyping’ in ‘Paatal Lok’
The actress, who is the producer, is yet to respond to the allegations.
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Anushka Sharma lands in trouble over 'Paatal Lok'.
Anushka Sharma’s first digital venture, ‘Paatal Lok’, streaming on Amazon Prime Video, has been generating a lot of buzz online. However, the web series has landed in trouble after a Gorkha community group filed a complaint against Sharma - who is also the series producer - with the NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) for allegedly using ‘insulting, demeaning and derogatory’ language for a Nepali-speaking woman in the second episode.
On May 18, the All Arunachal Pradesh Gorkha Youth Association took to Facebook to share a screengrab of their complaint along with a caption, detailing how the alleged sexist and racial slur malign their identity.
“The series seems to have hurt the community and there is a strong protest on social media by Nepali speaking people against this web series "Paatal Lok" for presenting such an insulting, demeaning and derogatory dialogue,” read the caption.
The youth wing of the Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh, Bharatiya Yuva Gorkha Parisangh, had also started an online campaign against the web series, alleging that in the second episode, a Nepali-speaking woman had been maligned by the maker.
‘This is not just regressive, but racist stereotyping of North Easterners, in particular, the Gorkhas,’ the post read. “We strongly condemn in toughest terms and seek immediate removal. We cannot consume community content stereotyping and accept racist attack in the name of creative freedom,” wrote the party.
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We strongly condemn in toughest terms and seek immediate removal.We cannot consume community content stereotyping… https://t.co/uvEJZVpljP
In another tweet sent out by the Bharatiya Yuva Gorkha Parisangh, the youth wing demands that the slur to be muted, subtitles blurred and for the video to be uploaded with an apology.
Appeal to all the General Public!Please sign our petition and share:https://t.co/ErtxCr1r8v#NEStereotyped… https://t.co/2fn4F68X50
Nanda Kirati Dewan, the President of the Bharatiya Yuva Gorkha Parisangh, also sent out a tweet sharing the link of a change.org petition, demanding an on-screen disclaimer and muting the slur in the web series.
https://t.co/MEkZR8D2tEWe cannot consume community stereotyping content n accept derogatory racist attack in the n… https://t.co/7k94VpstsD
— Nanda Kirati Dewan (@nandadewan) 1589781038000
Anushka is yet to respond to the allegations of the Gorkha community.
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Anushka Sharma Turns 30: 7 Times She Opted For Unorthodox, Quirky Roles
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Actress, producer and entrepreneur Anushka Sharma is ushering in her 30th birthday today. In 2010, Sharma debuted in Bollywood with Aditya Chopra's 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' opposite Shah Rukh Khan, and since then has been popular for her unconventional on-screen choices.
Sharma, who popped a decade in Bollywood last year, has earned gallons of success and millions of fans during her career.
On the actress-turned-producer's 30th birthday, here's a round up of 7 movies where she opted for an unorthodox, offbeat role.
Actress, producer and entrepreneur Anushka Sharma is ushering in her 30th birthday today. In 2010, Sharma debuted in Bollywood with Aditya Chopra's 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' opposite Shah Rukh Khan, an..
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Aditya Chopra's 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' released in December 2008 and marked the beginning of Sharma's career in Bollywood. The film which featured Sharma and SRK in lead roles was the story of a mild Surinder Sahni (Khan) who transforms himself into a loud and fun-loving 'Raj' to win over his wife Taani (Sharma).
When Taani, a happy go-lucky girl, is widowed on the evening of her wedding, her father (who is on death bed), asks her to marry his student, Surinder. A quite and troubled girl Taani finds happiness in life when she takes part in a dance competition and meets the loud and fun-loving Raj.
The film received a positive response from critics and broke a few records at the box office as well. Sharma was appreciated for her wonderful depiction of Taani.
Aditya Chopra's 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' released in December 2008 and marked the beginning of Sharma's career in Bollywood. The film which featured Sharma and SRK in lead roles was the story of a mil..
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Maneesh Sharma's directorial debut 'Band Baaja Baaraat' released in December 2010. The film, which featured Sharma and Ranveer Singh in pivotal roles, was a romantic comedy set in the world of wedding planning.
Anushka's second film was a complete transformation of characters; from an introvert and unhappy Taani to a loud and outgoing Delhi girl aspiring to build her own wedding planning business. Nevertheless, she filled in the gaps with utmost grace.
The movie gained immense popularity for a fresh subject and screenplay and was one of the most awarded movies of that year. Sharma bagged the IIFA Award for Best Actress for this movie.
Maneesh Sharma's directorial debut 'Band Baaja Baaraat' released in December 2010. The film, which featured Sharma and Ranveer Singh in pivotal roles, was a romantic comedy set in the world of wedd..
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Yash Chopra's 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan', a romantic drama, featured SRK, Katrina Kaif and Anushka in lead roles. The film released in November 2012 and was Sharma's second stint with King Khan. When bomb disposal expert, Samar Anand's (SRK) personal diary falls in the hands of documentary maker Akira (Sharma), she gets to know about his struggling days in London and romance with Meera Thapar (Kaif).
Anushka's character of a motor-mouth Akira was similar in some ways to Shruti from 'Band Baaja Baaraat'. However, her portrayal did not seem repetitive. Instead, it was a pleasing experience for audience.
Yash Chopra's 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan', a romantic drama, featured SRK, Katrina Kaif and Anushka in lead roles. The film released in November 2012 and was Sharma's second stint with King Khan. When bomb ..
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Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, 'PK' hit Indian theatres in December 2014. A satirical-comedy and drama, 'PK' featured Sharma, Saurabh Shukla and Aamir Khan in pivotal roles.
Jaggu, played by Sharma, was the perfect combination of a fun, confident yet emotional Delhi girl. For this film, Anushka experimented with a short-hair look which was just as well-received by fans as was her portrayal of the character.
Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, 'PK' hit Indian theatres in December 2014. A satirical-comedy and drama, 'PK' featured Sharma, Saurabh Shukla and Aamir Khan in pivotal roles.
Jaggu, played by Sharm..
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Navdeep Singh's 'NH10' is a thriller starring Anushka Sharma in lead role. The movie released all over India in March 2015 and marked Sharma's production debut.
Touted as one of the most terrifying Hindi movies of all time, 'NH 10' is not for a faint-heart audience. Anushka's character Meera initially relied on her better half for support. However, following some incidents, she comes to the realisation that none could help her as much as she could help herself.
Sharma was appreciated for the depiction of a strong, revenge-driven Meera. The movie did not do wonders on box office, however, it was an example of her strengths as an actress.
Navdeep Singh's 'NH10' is a thriller starring Anushka Sharma in lead role. The movie released all over India in March 2015 and marked Sharma's production debut.
Touted as one of the most terrify..
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Prosit Roy's 'Pari: Not A Fairytale' is a supernatural horror film which released in India in March last year. The film featured Sharma in pivotal role and Parambrata Chatterjee, Ritabhari Chakraborty, Rajat Kapoor and Mansi Multani in supporting roles. It is also her first-ever horror movie.
'Pari' was touted as one of Anushka's strongest works as an actress and producer. She, according to critics, threw herself into the character and did justice to her role of an abuse victim Ruksana.
Prosit Roy's 'Pari: Not A Fairytale' is a supernatural horror film which released in India in March last year. The film featured Sharma in pivotal role and Parambrata Chatterjee, Ritabhari Chakrabo..
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Sharat Kataria's 'Sui Dhaaga: Made In India' was Sharma's first stint with Varun Dhawan. The movie, which released in September last year, was the story of a young couple living in rural India, who begin their own small-scale clothing business.
Anushka, playing the role of Mamta, was seen in a simple, Indian housewife avatar for the first time. She was hailed for doing a good job as a quiet yet supportive housewife who helps her husband set up a business and supports him through thick and thin.
Sharat Kataria's 'Sui Dhaaga: Made In India' was Sharma's first stint with Varun Dhawan. The movie, which released in September last year, was the story of a young couple living in rural India, who..
