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Amruta Subhash Reflects on Colorism Trauma Ahead of Psychological Horror Jarann

The actress says a high school dance teacher’s rejection over her skin tone eroded her confidence for years

Overview

  • Subhash was told the dance group only wanted students with light skin and light eyes and was barred from auditioning
  • The rejection sparked years of self-doubt that resurfaced when she encountered casting biases in film auditions
  • She forged a successful acting career in Marathi and Hindi cinema with roles in Killa, Gully Boy and other acclaimed projects
  • After overcoming her insecurities, she urged educators not to demotivate students based on appearance
  • Subhash will next appear in Anees Bazmee’s upcoming horror film Jarann alongside Anita Date Kelkar and Kishor Kadam