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Thai Actors Face Backlash After Bollywood Dance Performance Sparks Racist Criticism
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 06:18 AM
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Thai actors Fourth Nattawat and Gemini Norawit received criticism from Indian fans after a video of them performing a Bollywood dance went viral, with many accusing the act of perpetuating racist stereotypes.
A short clip of Thai actors Fourth Nattawat and Gemini Norawit performing a Bollywood-style dance was uploaded to social media in late September. The video quickly spread across Indian platforms, where it attracted a large number of comments.
Indian viewers reacted strongly, accusing the performers of using stereotypical elements that reinforce negative racial tropes. Several comments highlighted that the dance routine seemed to caricature South Asian culture for entertainment.
Neither actor has issued a formal statement regarding the backlash. Their management team has yet to respond publicly.
The incident has sparked a broader conversation about cultural sensitivity and the importance of respectful representation in international media.
Indian viewers reacted strongly, accusing the performers of using stereotypical elements that reinforce negative racial tropes. Several comments highlighted that the dance routine seemed to caricature South Asian culture for entertainment.
Neither actor has issued a formal statement regarding the backlash. Their management team has yet to respond publicly.
The incident has sparked a broader conversation about cultural sensitivity and the importance of respectful representation in international media.