Why does Bollywood use the offensive practice of brownface in
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Bollywood may be best known for its glamorous casts, glitzy costumes and energetic dance routines. But it also has a far less flattering reputation – for promoting the offensive practice of brownface.
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Anger in India over Bollywood brownface bias
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Why 'brownface' in Bollywood really gets under the skin
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Anger in India over Bollywood brownface bias
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Why does Bollywood use the offensive practice of brownface in movies? : r/india