Actor Rajeev Khandelwal addressed the issue of colour bias and the insecurities it creates on the reality show, Tum Ho Naa – Ghar Ki Superstar, hosted by him. He urged people to move beyond mere skin colors and judging appearances and instead focus on a person's character and achievements. The conversation began after contestant and guest Dr Reema Ranka opened up about growing up with comments about her skin colour and how they affected her confidence. Recalling her childhood, she shared that people would often compare her with her fairer sisters and make remarks that stayed with her for years.

 

Listening to her story, Rajeev reflected on how deeply ingrained such biases remain in society. "Yeh bahut basic si baat hai ki koi kisi ke rang-roop par aise sawaal uthata sakta hai." (It's shocking that something as basic as a person's appearance or skin colour can still become a reason for people to question them) Encouraging people to redefine beauty standards through their actions, the actor added, "Aap na yeh prove kariye taaki log bolein ki hamare bachche bilkul Doctor Reema jaise ho. Wohi rang chahiye humein. Yeh hamare karm hi kar sakte hain." (Live in a way that people one day say, "We hope our children grow up to be just like Dr. Reema. We want that very complexion." Only our actions can bring about that kind of change.)