Thai actor Fourth Nattawat apologises after ‘Bollywood hero’ gestures draws backlash from Indian fans: ‘I had no intention of mocking any race’
Thai actors Fourth Nattawat and Gemini Norawit have issued public apologies after facing backlash for using stereotypical gestures to represent 'Bollywood heroes' during a game show. Both actors clarified that they had no intention of mocking Indian culture and expressed regret for causing offense.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the growing global sensitivity toward cultural appropriation and the impact of social media in holding public figures accountable for stereotypical portrayals.
Thai actor Fourth Nattawat has apologised after a game-show segment in which he used exaggerated gestures to guess “Bollywood Hero” was criticised for relying on stereotypes of Indian culture. His co-star Gemini Norawit, who was seen laughing during the game, also faced backlash and eventually apologised with a statement on October 9th morning. Fourth addressed the controversy on X on October 8, 2026. He said he has always supported equality and diversity and did not intend to mock any race. He maintained that the gestures were part of a game, but acknowledged that his actions had hurt people and specifically apologised to Indian fans.
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