Preity Zinta’s red carpet look at the 77th Cannes Film Festival left fans awestruck but one other thing about the actress has caught everyone’s attention. A video of the actress talking about her outfit with a media representative has left fans wondering about her accent. Some fans questioned why is she using a fake accent.
This is not the first time a desi star has used an American accent on an international platform. During the Oscar season, RRR actors like Jr NTR and Ram Charan were also called out by their fans for using a fake accent. Many had also defended the stars by calling it a necessity on an international platform for the actors to be taken seriously by the global audience.
At Cannes 2024, Preity Zinta wore a sequined pink saree and matching blouse and paired it with large earrings and opted not to tie her hair. A clip of the actor from the event was shared by Brut India shows her talking to the media about her look. She can be heard saying, “My look is simple yet with a little bit of sparkle.”
Preity also said, “It’s wonderful. I’m coming after a long time. I’m very excited and happy to be here.”
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However, the comments were not kind to her. One user wrote, “I am perplexed as to why Indians modify their accents when in foreign lands, engaging with natives. It comes across as disingenuous. Why cannot they retain their genuine selves?”
Another user added, “Her accent got me. They sound absolutely ridiculous when they change their accent to one that is some bizarre cosmopolitan made-up one.” A Fan said, “Whatever happened to her accent? That’s how colonization works.”
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