Ashton Kutcher has had an advert starring him taken down following accusations that it is racist.
The Two and a Half Men actor played various "bachelors" in mock online dating videos as part of a promotion for Popchips.
One of the personas was a Bollywood producer named Raj who is "looking for love". Kutcher wore brown make-up and attempted an Indian accent for the role.
The video featuring 'Raj' has now been removed from YouTube and Facebook after being criticised online, The AP reports.
Other videos featuring Kutcher as a stoner, a tattooed Southerner and a pasty fashionista remain online.
A spokeswoman for Popchips said the video was "created to provoke a few laughs and was never intended to stereotype or offend anyone".
She added that the company hopes "people can enjoy this in the spirit it was intended".
Kutcher has not commented on the matter.
The Two and a Half Men actor played various "bachelors" in mock online dating videos as part of a promotion for Popchips.
One of the personas was a Bollywood producer named Raj who is "looking for love". Kutcher wore brown make-up and attempted an Indian accent for the role.
The video featuring 'Raj' has now been removed from YouTube and Facebook after being criticised online, The AP reports.
Other videos featuring Kutcher as a stoner, a tattooed Southerner and a pasty fashionista remain online.
A spokeswoman for Popchips said the video was "created to provoke a few laughs and was never intended to stereotype or offend anyone".
She added that the company hopes "people can enjoy this in the spirit it was intended".
Kutcher has not commented on the matter.
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