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From something as simple as refusing a fairness cream ad to pulling out of an event sponsored by a brand that promotes ‘whitening’, these ten celebrities condemned colour-based discrimination with their actions.

Almost nine years ago Hemlata boarded the local train on her way to a musical evening. As she got off at the station, two street singers were welcoming the travellers with their musical skill. “They were singing so well that I remember standing there and just listening to them for a while,” recalls Hemlata.

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