{
  "id": 14445703,
  "title": "Ektaa Kapoor Calls Out 'Hinduphobia' In Entertainment Industry, Recalls Being Mocked For Wearing Tika And Dhaaga - VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/ektaa-kapoor-calls-out-hinduphobia-in-entertainment-industry-recalls",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T11:44:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/ektaa-kapoor-calls-out-hinduphobia-in-entertainment-industry-recalls-being-mocked-for-wearing-tika-and-dhaaga-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Producer Ektaa Kapoor discussed the issue of Hinduphobia in the entertainment industry during an episode of Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast. She pointed out that while Western influences are welcomed, stories rooted in Indian folklore and mythology often face resistance. Kapoor recalled being mocked in the past for wearing religious symbols like a tika and dhaaga, which led people to mock her and label her as a \"freak\" or \"tantrik.\" She emphasized that Bollywood should embrace and celebrate Indian culture, rather than shying away from it.",
  "summary": "Producer Ektaa Kapoor opened up about what she believes is a bias against Hindu traditions and mythology in the entertainment industry. She also recalled being mocked for openly displaying her religious identity, saying that wearing a tika or dhaaga was once enough to invite judgement. In a conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia on his podcast, Ektaa spoke about the industry's attitude towards…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}