Javed Akhtar Corrects Himself on Rashmika Mandanna's Regional Identity

Javed Akhtar Corrects Himself on Rashmika Mandanna's Regional Identity

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Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar publicly corrected his earlier statement after netizens pointed out that actress Rashmika Mandanna is a Kannadiga, not Tamil. He acknowledged her work in Telugu and Hindi cinema, supporting her amid online criticism.

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