Javed Akhtar defends Rashmika amid criticism over her Hindi accent: 'This is not acceptable'
Javed Akhtar came to the defense of Rashmika Mandanna amidst backlash over her Hindi pronunciation, urging critics to attempt speaking Tamil to appreciate the nuances involved. Rashmika herself acknowledged her South Indian accent as a natural aspect of her identity, expressing her pride in dubbing for her own films across languages. Akhtar's comments highlight the ongoing conversation around linguistic diversity in Indian cinema.