South Asian Actors Face Barriers to Success in Showbiz, Says Ambika Mod

London: British actress Ambika Mod has said that South Asian actors in the film and television industry still face racial discrimination and inequality.

According to her, the obstacles on the path to success are continually growing.

Speaking to British media, the 31-year-old actress said that racial discrimination exists at a systemic level in the showbiz industry, and it is not easy for South Asian artists to achieve a prominent position.

According to her, not all artists have equal access to opportunities and progression in acting.

The actress added that she does not accept roles that are merely decorative or that portray South Asian women in traditional and limited ways. She aims for a stronger, more complex and authentic portrayal of South Asian women on screen.

Ambika Mod rose to fame through the BBC drama This Is Going to Hurt and the Netflix series One Day. She is now playing Leila, a secret agent, in the second season of the espionage thriller Black Doves.