Colours of Kollywood- A Melanin Deficiency
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Colours of Kollywood- A Melanin Deficiency 2024 Directed by Paro Salil

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.

Country India
Language English
Spoken Languages English , Tamil
Release Date 17 November 2024
24 mins
Cast
K. Hariharan
K. Hariharan Self
Naresh Nil
Naresh Nil Self
Mia Maelzer
Mia Maelzer Self
Kavitha Emmanuel
Kavitha Emmanuel Self
Manishankar Narayanan
Manishankar Narayanan Self
Nila Varman
Nila Varman Self
Rohini Mani
Rohini Mani Self
Rudresh Maniadiraj
Rudresh Maniadiraj Self
Hrushika
Hrushika Self
Crew
Director
Paro Salil
Paro Salil
Writer
Paro Salil
Paro Salil
Executive Producer
Paro Salil
Paro Salil
Cinematography
Akshay Paroonon
Akshay Paroonon
Editor
Gopikrishnan M.
Gopikrishnan M.
Sound
Subramaniya Bharathi S.
Subramaniya Bharathi S.