The new doll is being scrutinized for the color of her skin, her facial features and her garb. Early reviews are Barbie-tastic.

Barbie just unveiled its first-ever Diwali doll in collaboration with Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre. It's the first time that the auspicious occasion has been commemorated by Barbie and Mattel, in a bid to continue promoting more and more celebrations of different heritage.

In celebration of the five-day Hindu festival of lights known as Diwali, Mattel has lit up the Barbie universe with its first Diwali doll. The company’s launch of the doll comes a few weeks ahead of the holiday’s start in late October.

Barbie unveiled its first-ever Barbie Diwali doll collaboration with globally recognized Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre. Dongre is an Indian couturier who has built a global fashion empire with a mission to empower