"I am perplexed as to why Indians modify their accents"
Preity Zinta left everyone in awe with her fashion choice at Cannes, however, she became the subject of mockery after an interview went viral.
The actress made her return to the prestigious festival and walked the red carpet in a sequinned pink saree.
Designed by Seema Gujral, the saree lent its rose blush charm.
Preity accessorised with long statement Chopard earrings.
Her hair was styled in soft blowout curls while her makeup was topped with fluttery lashes and a soft pink touch on her eyelids and lips.
Preity made an impact with her look but another thing that caught people’s attention when she spoke to Brut India.
Speaking about her outfit, Preity said:
“My look is simple yet with a little bit of sparkle.”
She added that her saree was designed by Seema Gujral.
When asked about how she felt about being part of the event, Preity said:
“It’s wonderful. I’m coming after a long time. I’m very excited and happy to be here.”
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Viewers took to the comments section to highlight the change in her accent, with many trolling her.
One said: “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 asked: “Why do you all fake your accent?? Just stay and talk the way you are!”
A netizen wrote: “Her accent got me.
“They sound absolutely ridiculous when they change their accent to one that is some bizarre cosmopolitan made-up one.”
Claiming this is common at international events, a user said:
“Whatever happened to her accent? That’s how colonisation works. Making one feel inferior in speaking their own accent, from PC (Priyanka Chopra) to Zinta.”
Criticising Preity Zinta, one said:
“For once why can’t they define the place from which they come from? Wearing a saree symbolising Indian authenticity but the accent.”
Others defended Preity, with one saying:
“She’s been living in AMERICA with her AMERICAN husband for a long time.
“People should stop judging her accent.
“Also, she’s not speaking to Indian media, so it’s important for her to communicate in a way they understand.”
Another came to her aid and commented:
“People criticising someone speaking Hindi in an English accent is understandable.
“But what’s wrong here? Her husband is a foreigner, thus this accent.
“Even if she wouldn’t have married a foreigner, even then speaking English in an English accent isn’t wrong.
“She’s an Indian and wore Indian attire to represent India. We should focus on the positive aspects rather than finding fault.”
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