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politics1 year ago

Usha Vance: Key Figure in 2024 Presidential Campaign

Usha Vance, wife of Ohio Sen. JD Vance and daughter of Indian immigrants, joins the 2024 presidential campaign, marking the fourth person of South Asian descent in the race. This increase in representation is seen as a significant step for the South Asian community in U.S. politics. Asian American political activists emphasize the need for both parties to better engage with the growing Asian American voter base, which has been largely overlooked despite its increasing electoral power. Key issues for these voters include the economy, education, inflation, and immigration.

via CNN|
#2024-presidential-campaign#asian-american-voters#political-engagement
gaming2 years ago

"Thirsty Suitors: A Critical Review"

Thirsty Suitors, a hybrid RPG developed by Outerloop Games, offers authentic South Asian representation in a video game, tackling the complexities of growing up in the West as a child of immigrant parents. The game's writing and storytelling excel in fostering sympathy for flawed characters, while its vibrant visual style and diverse gameplay elements create a unique and immersive experience. Thirsty Suitors showcases both obvious and subtle aspects of South Asian culture, making it a special game that is more than the sum of its parts.

via RPGFan|
#authentic-storytelling#diverse-gameplay#gaming
entertainment2 years ago

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan's Journey in Hollywood: From 'Never Have I Ever' to Live-Action Rapunzel and Beyond

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan reflects on her breakout role as Devi Vishwakumar in the hit Netflix show "Never Have I Ever," and how it feels to say goodbye to the coming-of-age comedy. She discusses the importance of South Asian representation in media and how the show defied stereotypes of brown girls. Ramakrishnan also shares her excitement for more diverse representation in future shows and her hopes for the industry.

via CNN|
#coming-of-age-comedy#entertainment#maitreyi-ramakrishnan
entertainment2 years ago

The Bittersweet End of 'Never Have I Ever': Stars Reflect on the Ride of a Lifetime.

As the fourth and final season of "Never Have I Ever" premieres, its stars reflect on the show's legacy of authentic South Asian representation. The show's nuanced characters, each with their own multi-season arcs, bust stereotypes and offer a standard for the industry. The specificity with which the show depicts the Vishwakumar family's experiences as Tamil, Hindu Indians living in California, without being heavy-handed or overly explanatory, has broad appeal. The show has resonated with so many people because it grapples with universal challenges like grief, loss, mental health, and family dynamics.

via CNN|
#entertainment#mindy-kaling#netflix
entertainment2 years ago

Hank Azaria regrets voicing 'dehumanizing' Apu on The Simpsons.

Hank Azaria, former voice actor of Apu on "The Simpsons," opened up about the controversy surrounding his portrayal of the character as a white man on NPR's "Code Switch" podcast. Comedian Hari Kondabolu, who criticized the character in his documentary "The Problem With Apu," joined Azaria for their first public conversation about the issue. Azaria admitted that he now finds his casting "embarrassing" and acknowledged how his character fed into "the broader dehumanization of Desi people in the United States." Since Azaria stopped voicing the character, Apu has been mostly sidelined from the show.

via New York Post |
#apu#entertainment#hank-azaria
entertainment2 years ago

"Oscars' 'Naatu Naatu' Performance Sparks Controversy and Celebrations"

The Oscars are facing criticism for their performance of the hit song "Naatu Naatu" from the Indian film RRR, which featured no dancers of South Asian descent. The film's stars declined to perform, so choreographers hired non-South Asian dancers to stand in. South Asian professionals in the dance community are calling out the Oscars for ignoring the opportunity to feature more South Asian performers on such a massive stage. The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences has yet to issue an official statement in response to the critiques.

via The A.V. Club|
#criticism#dance-community#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds "Naatu Naatu" Performance at Oscars

The Oscars performance of "Naatu Naatu" from the Telugu-language film "RRR" failed to showcase any South Asian dancers on stage, leaving many in the community disappointed and outraged. Critics cited the casting of two non-South Asian lead dancers as an example of the challenges that face South Asian performers trying to gain a foothold in the business. The anger from South Asian creatives runs deeper than on-stage representation, though several noted with irony that hiring an ensemble to represent global diversity undercuts the original number’s anti-colonial message.

via Los Angeles Times|
#choreography#entertainment#naatu-naatu
entertainment2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds "Naatu Naatu" Performance at Oscars 2023.

The performance of the Indian song "Naatu Naatu" at the Oscars, which won the award for best original song, has been criticized by South Asian creatives for not including any South Asian dancers. The performance was choreographed, directed, and cast by non-Indian duo NappyTabs, and the two leads from the movie declined to participate due to other commitments. The performance featured American and Canadian dancers made to look like the main characters of the movie, despite not being South Indian. The lack of South Asian representation in the performance has been seen as a missed opportunity for greater diversity and inclusion.

via CBS News|
#entertainment#indian-cinema#naatu-naatu
entertainment2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Oscars' 'Naatu Naatu' Performance and Lack of Representation

The live performance of "Naatu Naatu" at the Oscars, which won Best Original Song, has been criticized for its lack of South Asian representation. Critics pointed out that the performance was choreographed by non-Indian choreographers and did not prominently feature dancers of South Asian descent. The backlash highlights the extreme dearth of opportunities for South Asian artists in Hollywood, especially on its greatest platform of the year.

via TheWrap|
#backlash#choreography#entertainment