Ashton Kutcher criticized for an ad in which he plays a Bollywood producer.
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Posted: 05/03/2012
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Actor Ashton Kutcher is coming under fire for a commercial in which he plays four characters.
It's his impression of a Bollywood producer that's causing controversy.
He's seen wearing brown makeup. Some believe it enforces racial stereotypes.
The commercial is for Popchips.
A spokesman told the Associated Press that the ad was designed for laughs, not to offend anyone.
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