In this episode, we define colorism and its prominence within the Desi community. We also discuss examples of colorism in our day-to-day lives and even in the realm of Bollywood.
Relevant Memes and Bollywood Scenes:
NOTE: We've hyperlinked the memes referenced in the show below, but they are usually only "click-able" when you listen to the podcast via Apple podcasts on your phone.
04:01 – [MOVIE Reference] - "Gori Gori Song" (Main Hoon Na). Lyrical Translation is here! Also, definitely
06:04 – [MOVIE Reference] – “Rock N Roll Soniye” (Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna). Lyrical Translation is here.
07:55 - [MOVIE Reference] – “Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan” (Roy). Lyrical Translation is here.
12:56 – Nina Davuluri: Is Miss America Too Dark-Skinned To Ever Be Crowned Miss India? Nina Davuluri’s Instagram (shoot her a follow!)
15:52 – Fair & Lovely to Glow & Lovely
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