India, Oct. 9 -- Thai actors Fourth Nattawat and Gemini Norawit have faced criticism from Indian fans after a television guessing-game segment featuring exaggerated gestures to represent a "Bollywood Hero" sparked accusations of cultural stereotyping. Fourth apologised to Indian fans, acknowledging that his actions had hurt viewers, while Gemini also drew criticism for laughing during the segment.
What Happened During the TV Show?
The controversy arose during the actors' appearance on A Thai Late-Night Show, hosted by Katanyu Sawangsri. During a guessing game, Gemini attempted to communicate the clue "Bollywood Hero" without saying the words aloud, while Fourth was blindfolded and tried to guess the answer.
Fourth responded with exaggera...