Esha Deol has backed actors who speak Hindi with South Indian accents. The Dhoom star thinks the way a performer talks adds charm and personality, and she sees no reason to mock it just because the words sound a bit different.
Her view is quite personal. As the daughter of Hema Malini and Dharmendra, Deol says her Hindi speech often has hints of her mom's style. And she likes it that way. Casting teams know how she talks when they hire her, and she sees that trait as part of her identity.
Sridevi gets a warm mention in her take on the issue. Deol grew up fond of the late screen icon and admired her speech. She also loves Urmila Matondkar's way of talking, which made her a huge fan of the actress.
Even Hema Malini's distinct way of saying nahi became a trait fans knew well. Sridevi had her share of trouble with Hindi early in her career, yet she went on to earn a place among India's most admired film stars.
The wider debate has picked up after Rashmika Mandanna faced online jabs over her Hindi accent. Her career began in Kannada and Telugu movies before she found fame in Bollywood. Rather than hide her roots, Mandanna has made it clear that she accepts her South Indian identity.
And she has some well-known names in her corner. Writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar, along with actress Madhoo, have voiced support for her as the chatter about speech and language carries on.
For Deol, the point is simple. Each actor has a way of speaking that sets them apart, and there is room for all of it in Indian cinema. Expecting every star to deliver lines in the same style misses what makes each person unique.
On the work front, Deol is heading back into Hindi films with Pratap, an action-crime drama. The project marks her return after a long spell away from Bollywood roles.
Her view is quite personal. As the daughter of Hema Malini and Dharmendra, Deol says her Hindi speech often has hints of her mom's style. And she likes it that way. Casting teams know how she talks when they hire her, and she sees that trait as part of her identity.
Sridevi gets a warm mention in her take on the issue. Deol grew up fond of the late screen icon and admired her speech. She also loves Urmila Matondkar's way of talking, which made her a huge fan of the actress.
Even Hema Malini's distinct way of saying nahi became a trait fans knew well. Sridevi had her share of trouble with Hindi early in her career, yet she went on to earn a place among India's most admired film stars.
The wider debate has picked up after Rashmika Mandanna faced online jabs over her Hindi accent. Her career began in Kannada and Telugu movies before she found fame in Bollywood. Rather than hide her roots, Mandanna has made it clear that she accepts her South Indian identity.
And she has some well-known names in her corner. Writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar, along with actress Madhoo, have voiced support for her as the chatter about speech and language carries on.
For Deol, the point is simple. Each actor has a way of speaking that sets them apart, and there is room for all of it in Indian cinema. Expecting every star to deliver lines in the same style misses what makes each person unique.
On the work front, Deol is heading back into Hindi films with Pratap, an action-crime drama. The project marks her return after a long spell away from Bollywood roles.
