Charithra Chandran Feels Proud To Be Brown Amid Racist Backlash Post Casting In One Piece Season 2

British actress Charithra Surya Chandran is loved for her role in the Netflix series Bridgerton. She has held many noteworthy roles, but her casting in the second season of One Piece sparked huge controversy. Though her fans were elated to learn that Charithra would be cast as ‘Miss Wednesday’, her casting drew a wave of racist backlash online.

Charithra Chandran reveals being used to the racist backlash

In an interview with India Today, Charithra spoke about the recent racist backlash she faced and revealed that she found strength in her community. Charithra revealed how colour plays a vital role in the entertainment business. Talking about facing racism, she stated:

“Unfortunately, when you are a person of colour, racism is the nature of the business. You could be minding your own business and still be exposed to it. It doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt. But at this point, I’m so used to it.”

Charithra Chandran reveals she is proud to be brown and Indian

In the same conversation, Charithra revealed that she gets solace by leaning on her people, who motivate her throughout and love her. She revealed, telling other women with colour to not listen to what people were saying online as they were not real and their opinions never really matter. Speaking about her roots, Charithra revealed:

“I am so proud to be brown. I am so proud to be Indian.”

Charithra Chandran spoke about the racist comment after her casting in One Piece Season 2

After Charithra was cast in One Piece Season 2, she was flooded with negative comments on her social media. It was difficult for Charithra to navigate the negativity around her, but the support from her family, fans and castmates helped her sail through the negativity. Speaking to Teen Vogue, Charithra shared that a ‘vocal minority’ group targeted her with racist comments.

In the same interaction, Charithra also revealed how the trolls fail to understand that there is a human on the other side, who becomes the target of the online backlash. Revealing how she will not let the racism slide away, Charithra said:

“You cannot like the casting… Who am I to tell you how to feel? The reality is, these things don’t get to me as much as I think people would hope for, but I’m never going to let racism or misogyny slide.”

Charithra Chandran's career

Born in Perth, Scotland, to Tamil medical professionals, Chandran spent part of her childhood in Tamil Nadu, India, and later she moved back to the United Kingdom. Chandran rose to global recognition after playing ‘Edwina Sharma’ in Season 2 of the Netflix hit Bridgerton. She was hailed for her roles in Alex Rider, One Piece, How to Date Billy Walsh, Fight or Flight.

What do you think about Charithra Chandran’s take on racial backlash?

Also Read: General Hospital Star Kate Mansi Recalls How Stepdad Saved Her Life, 'Couldn't Even Zip Up My Pants'

AWESOME NEWS! Now you can download BollywoodShaadis app and never miss a story. Get App

AWESOME NEWS! Now you can download BollywoodShaadis app and never miss a story. Choose your device Android or IOS (Apple)