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Sharon Johal, Neighbours actor, latest to allege racism on set of TV show – ABC News
Sharon Johal, an Indian Australian actor who spent four years on the long-running soap, says management failed to take her complaints seriously.
Another actor has made accusations about racism on the set of Neighbours, saying the set of the long-running soap opera needs to be overhauled to make it a safe workplace for all cast and crew.
Key points:
- Sharon Johal alleges, among many racist incidents, she was repeatedly referred to as “blackie” by a current cast member
- She says production company Fremantle did not address her complaints properly
- Fremantle says it takes any allegations seriously and has commissioned an independent investigation…
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