Javed Akhtar Defends Rashmika Mandanna Amid Hindi Accent Criticism
Javed Akhtar has defended actor Rashmika Mandanna amid criticism of her Hindi accent, calling out what he terms 'fake and baseless linguistic superiority.' He challenged critics to try speaking Tamil, highlighting the difficulty of mastering multiple languages. Rashmika, who appeared on Koffee With Karan Season 9, acknowledged her South Indian accent and emphasized her commitment to working across various film industries, including dubbing in different languages. The discussion reflects broader conversations about language expectations in Indian cinema.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (68–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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timesnow broke this story on 25 Oct, 12:07 pm. Other outlets followed.