Some South Asian Actress 

Now that I’m an adult and an actress my Indian-ness is being. – Purva Bedi, Actress in many Made in USA, South Asian Productions

Second generation Indians in the USA accept like a badge of honor their Desi Indian-ness only when they are adults and professionals. During childhood and student life, being Indian is grudgingly accepted because the parents say so. (An observation made from the movies!)