Javed Akhtar defends Rashmika Mandanna amid criticism over her Hindi accent; says, 'This fake and baseles

Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has come out in support of actor Rashmika Mandanna after she addressed criticism of her Hindi accent.
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- Sunday, 25 October 2026, 5:10 pm IST
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