"The controversial practice of 'brownface' in Indian cinema, where actors with lighter skin wear brown makeup to play certain roles " often reinforcing negative stereotypes " has been attracting attention. [What's more,] actors with lighter skin are frequently seen as more 'sellable' at the Indian box office and often receive higher profile parts." (video) " […]
SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:18AM on January 7, 2020