Racism in India: Only fair is lovely (or handsome)? Nah! These pictures of Bollywood stars prove that dark is delicious too!

After  Parched actress Tannishtha Chatterjee slammed comedy TV show for making fun of her dusky skin tone, the channel has apologised to her. It has also mentioned that it has taken up the matter wit

After  Parched actress Tannishtha Chatterjee slammed comedy TV show for making fun of her dusky skin tone, the channel has apologised to her. It has also mentioned that it has taken up the matter with the creative team of the show. The sad episode has reopened the debate–When the white skin hangover is going to end in this country where majority of the people are blessed with a fair skintone? For those who resort to using fairness creams must get the message straight! If the point is still not driven home here are the images of both men and women that prove that the colour of the skin tone should not be equated with beauty! ALSO READ: Comedy Nights Bachao Taaza racism: Krushna Abhishek hits back at Tannishtha Chatterjee, while actress posts letter on Facebook!

Chitrangda: Well, she tops the list for the obvious reason. Her dusky skintone coupled with those sculpted features Singh is a deliciously dusky diva who makes men go weak in their knees with her physical magnetism and those unmatched adah!

Lisa Haydon: Tall, lanky and dark, Haydon makes heads turn with her powerful presence. Her evenly dusky complexion only makes her look oh-so-desirable. The Queen actor knows how to grab attention no matter where she is on the globe!

Farhan Akhtar: The thinking woman’s symbol that he is Farha Akhtar is absolutely comfortable in his skin! And the fact that he is blessed with innumerable skills which he has honed over the years only make him the irresistible man that he has evolved into!

Arjun Rampal: One of India’s biggest models of all time and now a Bollywood actor, Arjun Rampal defines the conventional norms of tall, dark and handsome. Those dead pan expressions and that rich baritone only makes him even sexier!

Bipasha Basu: After walking the ramp with panache this Bengali bombshell exploded on the screen with her scorching hotness! Her skin tone was never the matter of discussion! In fact that was her USP. She is arguably India’s answer to Naomi Campbell!

Ajay Devgn: His beefy body, that intense gaze and those rugged looks make Devgn the Real Man. Miles away from the fair and handsome notion, Ajay makes women go bonkers with his easiness and that hint of swagger!

Shah Rukh Khan: The delhi boy with wheatish complexion(No he certainly is NOT fair) made it so big that he is synonymous with Santa Clause. What’s the need to endorse Fair and Handsome concept then? We certainly don’t get it!  

Kajol: She arrived on the scene when Bollywood heroines had to be… let us put it in capitals..FAIR!! Kajol not only redefined the conventional norms with her acting chops and her vivacious personality, she emerged on Bollywood marquee as one of the most desirable stars of all time!

Rana Dagubbati: This mountain man surprises one and all with his…well size! He is tough, macho and dare we say….hugely popular! His dusky skin tone only adds to the humongous charms he has about himself!

Milind Soman: Ask a lady her idea of the perfect man and chances are you’ll hear the name Milind Soman! Absolutely MADE IN INDIA, this model turned Bollywood actor turned runner is so appetizing to look at it that he has become the man of ladies’ collective fantasy!

Frieda Pinto: Her evenly dusky skin tone makes heads turn in Hollywood to the extent that people approach her to ask how to acquire that beautiful tan! Her colour was definitely not the impediment to reach where she has on the global scale!

Randeep Hooda: There are men and then there’s Randeep Hooda. Sexiness personified Randeep knows how to use his baritone and his charm to guaranteed results!