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Colours of Kollywood- A Melanin Deficiency

202424mParo Salil

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Favouritism towards lighter skin tones is embedded in the Indian psyche and Tamil cinema is no exception. Through conversations with industry professionals, artistes, social activists and the common people, this documentary examines the history and practice of differential treatment based on skin colour, especially regarding actresses in Tamil cinema.

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What is Colours of Kollywood- A Melanin Deficiency (2024) about?

Favouritism towards lighter skin tones is embedded in the Indian psyche and Tamil cinema is no exception. Through conversations with industry professionals, artistes, social activists and the common people, this documentary examines the history and practice of differential treatment based on skin colour, especially regarding actresses in Tamil cinema.

Who stars in Colours of Kollywood- A Melanin Deficiency?

Colours of Kollywood- A Melanin Deficiency stars K. Hariharan (Self), Naresh Nil (Self), Mia Maelzer (Self), Kavitha Emmanuel (Self), Manishankar Narayanan (Self). The film was directed by Paro Salil.

How long is Colours of Kollywood- A Melanin Deficiency?

Colours of Kollywood- A Melanin Deficiency has a runtime of 24 min and premiered in 2024.

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