Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya faces skin color racism in ads

Dibyendu Bhattacharya, known for his versatile roles, has spoken out about experiencing racism within the film and advertising industries due to his skin color. He recounted a recent incident where he was cast for an advertisement but was subsequently replaced just days before the shoot was scheduled.

The reason given for his replacement was explicitly stated as his dark skin tone, with the producers reportedly not wanting a "kaala actor." Bhattacharya expressed that while he was not personally hurt by the remark, it highlighted a significant and deeply embedded issue of prejudice within the system.

He further elaborated on the pervasive nature of this bias, suggesting that it stems from a lack of foundational social ethics education. Bhattacharya stressed that introducing social ethics and norms from the primary school level is crucial to combat such deeply rooted societal prejudices.

On the professional front, Bhattacharya was recently seen in "Undekhi Season 4," which premiered on SonyLIV on May 1, 2026. He plays the character of DSP Barun Ghosh in the series, which also features actors like Harsh Chhaya and Surya Sharma.