Mindy Kaling's 'Velma' Sparks Backlash Among 'Scooby-Doo' Fans Over Race

Some viewers have criticized the HBO Max animated series for "race-swapping" two of its characters, including Velma, who is voiced by Mindy Kaling.

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Mindy Kaling hits out at backlash over South Asian interpretation of Scooby Doo's Velma

CBR on X: Mindy Kaling addresses the backlash to HBO Max's Velma re-imagining the Scooby-Doo character as South Asian: No one's imaginations ever had a problem with a talking dog solving mysteries.

Sickle cell isn't some punchline to put in a show': Mindy Kaling's Velma Faces Humongous Backlash for Extremely Insensitive Joke About Disease That Kills Thousands Every Year - FandomWire

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Mindy Kaling doesn't care if people 'freak out' over South Asian Velma