Naman Ramachandran BAFTA has said it is taking seriously the allegations of racism levelled against its Elevate scheme by actor India Eva Rae and will investigate the matter urgently.Rae, whose credits include Channel 4 series “Maxxx” and “On the Edge,” was a participant in the 2019 diversity-themed program, which included a 21-member cohort of actors from underrepresented communities.She told the BBC that a casting director — a meeting with whom was set up as part of the program — had described her as an “exotic talent” and also said they “can’t understand the English coming out your mouth.” The actor also said that a BAFTA mentor had advised her not to report the incident. “This mentor told me and other members of the group that we will.
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