Many famous celebrities of the country and the world have been victims of racism. These include former West Indies cricketer Vivian Richards and Bollywood actress Neena Gupta's husband. His story of racism was recently shared by his daughter Masaba Gupta in an interview.
Masaba Gupta's personal story: Masaba Gupta, who is herself a famous actress and fashion designer, has also faced racism. Masaba told that her father Vivian Richards was saddened many times due to racism.
Vivian Richards' Emotions: In an interview to Faye D'Souza, Masaba said, "Now I understand why my father stood so strongly against racism. If you ask him even today, he will have tears in his eyes or anger inside him. He grew up in the days when there were obstacles to his success because of his skin color. This problem is everywhere. We have to fight together to end it."
Pregnancy and racism: Masaba Gupta is currently pregnant and she revealed that she has received racist advice regarding her unborn child. Recalling an incident, she said that a person advised her that "you should eat a rasgulla every day so that your baby's complexion becomes light." Apart from this, a masseuse also advised her that "you should not consume milk, so that your baby does not become dark."
Awareness against racism: The story of Masaba Gupta and her family highlights the harsh realities of racism. It reminds us how important it is to continue the fight against racism and that everyone should pay attention to this issue.
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