Nikhat - Dark skinned.. Uh what? - Page 2

In terms of Asian culture, it seems as if they still have that same view but it has altered a bit to where the dark skin is deemed less "pretty" than the light skin one. And it's true, it does happen. I'm sort of dark, but not that dark and some of it has come from being out in the sun. I do get comments here and there but they're mostly from older generations. But even that has died down. I hardly get anything from people who are my age or in the modern generation and if I do it's just as a general comment not exactly aimed at me (which I don't mind) and if someone does say anything extremely bad which is really rare then it's someone who I don't know well or someone who is just a jerk.

The thing is, this whole idea of colour of skin has started to fade away but those who are elder to us still somewhat talk about it. I don't think what the CVs are doing is offensive because it is showing what the effect of "skin" can have on a girl like Nikhat. And yes, I loved what Nikhat's family said that "it's not about the appearance but how a person is." Which I totally agree.

You just have to read between the lines.

I suddenly remember my younger sisters friend. She was very dark but had a heart of gold and she's was a pure joy to be around. When her time for marriage came about 6-7 years ago a lot of women (thank God not all) made comments on her complexion. Imagine their surprise when the girl got married to the most fair skinned boy out there. I almost felt like doing 'na na na na' and stick out my tounge towards anyone who hade made negative comments previously. Now she and her husband are still happily married with children.

Times are changing!!! And I hope what happened to my sister's friend will also happen with Nikhat in the show.