Indian actor does a Karen!

Avantika Vandanapu. Pic/AFP

South Asian teen actor Avantika Vandanapu has been cast to essay the role of Karen Smith in Paramount Pictures' upcoming film, based on the Tony-nominated Broadway musical, Mean Girls.

The film, written by Tina Fey, is a modern take on the 2004 classic hit. On the sidelines of this announcement, she will also star and executive produce live-action young-adult series for Disney Branded Television, titled A Crown of Wishes, making her the youngest South-Asian to accomplish this feat.

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