New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- Actress, producer and host Chandrika Ravi admitted that she faced significant colourism during her career in India where she was often told to lighten her skin, avoid the sun, and alter her appearance to get roles in the Indian film industry.

Chandrika Ravi is an Australian born actress who shares roots in Southern India and has worked across Hollywood and Indian cinema industry, building a career that bridges gaps between cultures and making fans worldwide. However, the actress believes that her road to Indian cinema industry was not easy, alleging she had to face discrimination based on her dusky skin tone in the Indian cinema industry.

In an interview with ANI, Chandrika Ravi expresses her disbelief on the signi...