Favouritism towards lighter skin tones is embedded in the Indian psyche and Tamil cinema is no exception. Through conversations with industry professionals, artistes, social activists and the common people, this documentary examines the history and practice of differential treatment based on skin colour, especially regarding actresses in Tamil cinema.
Paro Salil
Director, Writer
K. Hariharan
Self
Naresh Nil
Self

Mia Maelzer
Self
Kavitha Emmanuel
Self
Manishankar Narayanan
Self
Nila Varman
Self
Rohini Mani
Self
Rudresh Maniadiraj
Self
Hrushika
Self
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