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Madhoo Defends Rashmika Mandanna Against Accent Criticism
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 11:38 AM
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Actress Madhoo has joined Javed Akhtar in supporting Rashmika Mandanna against criticism of her South Indian accent.
Actress Madhoo has publicly defended Rashmika Mandanna against recent criticism of her South Indian accent. This comes after renowned lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar also voiced his support for Mandanna, stating that her accent is a part of her identity and should be celebrated. The criticism of Mandanna's accent has sparked a debate on the acceptance of regional accents in the Indian film industry.