Why Mindy Kaling As Velma In HBO’s ‘Scooby Doo’ Is Sparking Controversy

An HBO remake of the popular cartoon “Scooby Doo” is causing controversy over its casting of Indian American actress Mindy Kaling as Velma Dinkley. NBC News’ Sakshi Venkatraman explains why critics claim casting Kaling as Velma plays into the so-called minority model myth.  » Subscribe to NBC News: » Watch more NBC video: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features , , , Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! NBC News App: Breaking News Alerts: