‘Why not Indians from Punjab, Kashmir, Rajasthan?’: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan’sBest of the Bestsparks debate over Hollywood’s casting of ‘Indian’ roles
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Maitreyi Ramakrishnan’s Best of the Best has sparked backlash among Indian viewers who question Hollywood’s approach to casting Indian and South Asian roles. But the criticism has also reignited conversations about Maitreyi’s Tamil-Canadian identity and her efforts to represent the culture respectfully.