Indian actress Ayesha Dharker has been asked to join the hit TV show Coronation Street after it faced criticism for being "too white". According to thesun.co.uk, a study by equality chief Trevor Phillips slammed soaps for showing only black and Asian stereotypes. The 31-year-old, who starred in Star Wars Episode II, will appear on the show from October playing Tara Mandal. A insider working on the show said: "We really want Ayesha to become a favourite with viewers."