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Thai Actors Apologise After Bollywood Game Segment Sparks Backlash
On a Thai television show, Fourth had to act out a clue about a Bollywood hero while blindfolded.
He used big head and hand movements, and Gemini laughed during the game.
A short video of the moment spread online.
Some Indian viewers felt it made Indian culture and Bollywood look like a joke.
Other viewers thought it was only a silly game and was not meant to hurt anyone.
Fourth and Gemini apologised and said they did not mean to disrespect anyone.
The show’s team also apologised and said it would take the segment out.
The discussion also included criticism of some hateful comments made online.
A segment on the Thai show Katanyu Tonight had blindfolded Fourth Nattawat act out a “Bollywood Hero” clue.
A 15-second clip showed exaggerated head and arm movements; Fourth also referenced “Dhoom Machale,” while Gemini Norawit laughed and applauded.
Some Indian viewers said the performance caricatured Indian culture and Bollywood; others defended it as a light-hearted game without malicious intent.
Fourth and Gemini apologised on X, saying they did not intend to mock or demean any race, culture, country or people.
The show’s production team also apologised, said it would be more careful, and announced it would remove the segment.
- Who
- Thai actors Fourth Nattawat and Gemini Norawit, and the production team of Katanyu Tonight.
- What
- A Bollywood-themed guessing-game segment drew criticism from some Indian viewers, followed by apologies from the actors and production team.
- Where
- The segment aired on the Thai show Katanyu Tonight and the clip circulated on social media.
- When
- The episode aired on October 8; a social-media post about the clip was dated October 7, 2026.
- Why
- Some viewers felt Fourth's exaggerated gestures mocked or stereotyped Indian culture and Bollywood.
Critics
Defenders
Portrayal of Indian culture
Critics
Some Indian viewers said the exaggerated gestures turned Indian and Bollywood performance into a stereotype and felt mocking.
Defenders
Other viewers said it was a light-hearted guessing game and argued there was no malicious intent.
Gemini's reaction
Critics
Some viewers said Gemini's laughter and applause added to their discomfort.
Defenders
Defenders viewed the laughter as part of the game and not evidence of intent to offend.
Key facts
- Show
- Katanyu Tonight
- Prompt
- “Bollywood Hero”
- Clip length
- 15 seconds
- Song referenced
- “Dhoom Machale”
- Actors' response
- Fourth and Gemini apologised on X and denied intending to mock or demean anyone.
- Production team's response
- The team apologised, pledged to be more thoughtful, and said it would remove the segment.
- Viewer reactions
- Some criticised the portrayal as racist or culturally insensitive; others defended it as a game without malicious intent.
Quotes
Fourth Nattawat
Thai actor who participated in the television game segment.
“I have always affirmed and supported equality and diversity, and I always will. I truly assure you that I had no intention and no thought of mocking any race whatsoever. I sincerely maintain that it was merely part of playing a game. However, I want to apologise from the bottom of my heart if any of my actions hurt the feelings of anyone, whoever they may be, and especially the Indian fans. This will serve as an important lesson for me to improve my behaviour moving forward.”
wionews.com
“I would like to clarify that I had no intention of mocking the issue currently being discussed, nor did I have any intention to look down upon, insult, or demean any country, culture, or people in any way. However, I understand that my actions may have appeared inappropriate, and I sincerely apologise to everyone affected by this incident. I will be much more mindful of my actions moving forward. I am truly sorry.”
wionews.com
indianexpress.com
An online commenter
A social media user commenting on the clip and reactions to it.
“There's a diff btwn a common man being racist n a massive celebrity of a country openly making fun of culture that also in current time not few years back disappointed with fourth as a khunoo myself”
wionews.com
“What fourth, pond and Gemini did was racist and disgusting, but some Indians using it as an excuse to be so homophobic, transphobic, and xenophobic are full of s***s and Repulsive.”
wionews.com
The Celebrities production team
Production team behind Katanyu Tonight.
“Our team never intended to mock or disrespect any race, culture, or group of people.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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