Last Updated:May 05, 2025, 15:08 IST Actor and Bigg Boss 18 fame Chum Darang has opened up about the racism she’s faced as a Northeast Indian, especially post-COVID. Actor Chum Darang from Arunachal Pradesh shares her experience of racism in India, especially after COVID-19. Actor and Bigg Boss 18 fame Chum Darang, who hails from Arunachal Pradesh, is speaking out about the racism she has faced throughout her life—and how things worsened after the COVID-19 pandemic. In a candid interview with Zoom, she also emphasized the importance of inclusivity in mainstream cinema and television, calling it a crucial step toward normalizing the acceptance of Northeast Indian identities. “Inclusivity is very important for North Eastern people,” she said. “Television and cinema is a very big thing because it is consumed in each and every household. It has a very wide reach.” Sharing her personal experience, Chum reflected on how racism has shaped her life—but also on how she refuses to be reduced by it. “I have faced a lot of racism but I don’t want to …