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Ekta Kapoor recalls being called a freak for wearing a tika
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 06:18 AM
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Ekta Kapoor said she was once called a freak for wearing a tika, describing the incident as an example of Hinduphobia.
Ekta Kapoor recalled an incident from her past when she was labelled a ‘freak’ simply for wearing a tika on her forehead.
She said the remark reflected a broader attitude of Hinduphobia that she has encountered in certain circles.
The filmmaker shared these remarks during an interview with The Indian Express, highlighting her personal experience with religious bias.
She said the remark reflected a broader attitude of Hinduphobia that she has encountered in certain circles.
The filmmaker shared these remarks during an interview with The Indian Express, highlighting her personal experience with religious bias.