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Radhika Sarathkumar Recalls Colorism Struggle Beside Kamal Haasan
12 Feb
Summary
- Actress felt insecure about her darker complexion next to Kamal Haasan.
- Director K Vishwanath noticed her discomfort during a scene.
- Kamal Haasan reassured her, calling her complexion concern trivial.
Actress Radhika Sarathkumar has recounted a personal experience from her early cinematic journey, detailing a moment of insecurity regarding her complexion while working with Kamal Haasan. During a film shoot directed by K Vishwanath, Sarathkumar hesitated to hug Haasan from behind, a reaction that prompted the director to inquire about potential discomfort between them.
Sarathkumar later explained her hesitation to Haasan, expressing that her hands appeared noticeably darker than her face, creating an unflattering contrast. Haasan promptly reassured her, dismissing her concerns as insignificant. This incident occurred during a period when Sarathkumar was navigating broader industry shifts and growing more comfortable with her own skin.
