Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Ambika Mod on Being Typecast Post-'One Day' Success
Actress Ambika Mod, known for her role in 'One Day', talks about getting asked to audition for certain roles because of her skin color.
She's often asked to play the doctor or the police officer, instead of a broader range of roles.
She feels that the types of roles she is offered are different from her co-star, Leo Woodall.
She's also noticed that some negative comments online seem to be based on racism and sexism.
Mod wishes she could be judged on her acting skills, not just on her appearance.
Ambika Mod discusses being typecast in roles despite her success in 'One Day'.
Mod, of Indian descent, often auditions for stereotypical roles, such as 'the doctor' or 'policewoman'.
She contrasts her experience with that of her 'One Day' co-star, Leo Woodall.
Mod mentions she has been asked to audition for roles like a 'rookie cop' in support of white leads.
The actress believes some online criticism is rooted in racism and misogyny.
- Who
- Ambika Mod, actress.
- What
- Ambika Mod discusses being typecast and the industry's treatment of actors of color.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- In interviews with The Times U.K. and Deadline.
- Why
- To discuss industry disparities and how she is typecast based on her race.
Ambika Mod's Perspective
Industry View
Role Availability
Ambika Mod's Perspective
Experiences limited role opportunities and typecasting.
Industry View
The industry promotes inclusivity and diversity.
Online Criticism
Ambika Mod's Perspective
Feels that online criticism is rooted in racism and misogyny.
Industry View
Online opinions are reflective of the whole public.
- Actor
- Ambika Mod
- Show
- 'One Day'
- Co-star
- Leo Woodall
- Focus
- Industry disparities in roles
- Race
- Indian descent
