South Asian Representation Isn’t Perfect, but It’s Complex and Debate Worthy, and That Matters

The last few months have been a flurry of binge-worthy TV dropping on streaming services, and surprisingly, two of the biggest hits included South Asian shows. While shows like Indian Matchmaking and Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives got all of us talking, a few other comparatively quieter ones have added complexity to the mix. The truth is, people around me within the South Asian community practically jump at any sort of representation because it’s been lacking for so long. If you ask me, we’ve gotten sick of being the punchline, the single story, the brown character that is there both for comedy and pity. Author: Anmol Irfan Category: CULTURE Listen to the full story, or read it online - also available in Easy Read.