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Episode 423-With Author Mayukh Sen- "Love Queenie: Merlie Oberon, Hollywood's First South Asian Star"

Podcast: Forgotten Hollywood
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Duration seconds: 1391
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Summary

In this episode, I spoke with author Mayukh Sen about his book "Love Queenie: Merlie Oberon, Hollywood's First South Asian Star". A beautiful reclamation of a pioneering South Asian actress captures her glittering, complicated life and lasting impact on Hollywood.