The doll wears the same shimmering gown Harnaaz wore during the Miss Universe pageant.
'It was so important to me for young girls out there to see a South Asian American Barbie, paving her own path and turning her dreams into a reality by unapologetically being herself,'
'It's such an honor to be a part of the Barbie Role Model series'
The problem was that the US imposes a different measurement of lead content from other countries, the General Administration for Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, the safety watchdog of China, said in a report.
World's largest toymaker Mattel Inc has recalled millions of toys on Tuesday due to hazards from small, powerful magnets and lead paint. These toys were made in China.
'I never imagined that a doll would be made on me. It feels great to be recognised by Barbie,' says the World Para-badminton champion who was also honoured by Time magazine.
Peter Broegger, senior vice-president (Asia-Pacific), Mattel East Asia, will visit India this month in an attempt to restore confidence among stakeholders, rattled by a spate of departures by senior executives.
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