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Masaba Gupta on racism: Friends brought up colour of my skin every time
Updated On: 26 November, 2020 09:00 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Masaba Gupta opened up on facing discrimination while growing up due to her skin colour
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Neena Gupta's daughter Masaba Gupta is not only a known fashion maven but is also trying her hand at acting. The web series Masaba Masaba garnered her a lot of appreciation from across quarters. Masaba, who has always been outspoken and a voice for body positivity, recently opened up on facing discrimination while growing up due to skin shade.
She said that she faced racism at a very young age and it affected her life. Speaking to journalist Barkha Dutt, Masaba said, "It was reactions of friends and acquaintances, people who you thought had your back that affected me. A friend of mine brought up the colour of my skin every time I asked her about what to wear, what subject to study or what sport I should play. I thought it was bizarre. However, more than the colour of my skin, it was about the relationship of my parents. I remember being called a b*stard child a lot. Lots of boys in my school will ask 'is she the ba**ard?' I didn't understand what it meant and I went and asked my mother when I was young and she explained it to me by the book. She said this is what it means and be prepared to get more of this."
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