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Mindy Kaling 'couldn't understand' backlash to South Asian version of Velma in Scooby-Doo spinoff

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24.07.2021 - 02:53

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She was beset by criticism from fans after it was announced that she would voice a South Asian version of Velma Dinkley in an upcoming animated Scooby-Doo spinoff.But Mindy Kaling admitted she didn't see the complaints coming during an appearance Thursday night on Late Night With Seth Meyers.The 42-year-old star of The Office said she 'just couldn’t understand' why some people had so much trouble imagining Velma as Indian.

On defense: Mindy Kaling, 42, defended playing a South Asian version of Scooby-Doo's Velma on an upcoming spinoff during her appearance Thursday on Late Night With Seth MeyersAccording to Mindy, the initial reactions to her taking on the role for the Velma-centric series were largely positive.'When it was announced that I.

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