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Thai Stars Face Backlash Over 'Bollywood Hero' Skit
8 Oct
Summary
- Thai actors Fourth Nattawat and Gemini Norawit faced criticism from Indian fans.
- The controversy stemmed from a viral clip on a Thai late-night show.
- Fans accused the performance of being disrespectful and stereotypical.
Thai actors Fourth Nattawat and Gemini Norawit have drawn criticism from Indian fans following a viral 15-second clip from their appearance on 'A Thai Late-Night Show'. The segment featured Fourth Nattawat, blindfolded, tasked with performing based on the prompt 'Bollywood Hero'. His exaggerated dance moves and singing 'Dhoom Machale' were intended as light-hearted entertainment.
However, the performance ignited backlash on social media, with many Indian viewers interpreting it as a disrespectful and stereotypical representation of Bollywood and Indian culture. Accusations of insensitivity were directed at both Fourth Nattawat and those who joined in the laughter, highlighting a pattern of such controversies involving actors from the same agency.
This incident follows a similar controversy in August 2026, when actor Pond Naravit faced criticism for his performance during a concert. His act, which included elements perceived as drawing from Indian classical dance and a specific movie sequence, also led to accusations of cultural insensitivity among some audience members.
