Is Jasmine in the new Aladdin?
Sarah Cherry
Updated on March 24, 2026
Thereof, is Naomi Scott part Indian?
For the unversed, Naomi Scott is of Indian descent. Her mother Usha Scott is from Uganda but has Gujarati heritage. Naomi Scott rose to fame with her role as Princess Jasmine in the Disney movie, Aladdin.
Also, is Jasmine supposed to be Indian? For starters, Naomi Scott, the actress playing princess Jasmine is half Indian. Her dresses look more Indian than Arabian. This suggests that Jasmine's mom was Indian and she got her pet tiger from there. In the new remake of Aladdin, it suggests that princess Jasmine is half Indian.
In this way, why did they change Jasmine's costume?
In preparation for their Halloween celebrations, Disney World Orlando has announced a new look for their Princess Jasmine. But the outfit has some Disney fans in an uproar after rumors surfaced that the change was all due to complaints about her previous "more revealing" outfit.
Is Jasmine from Aladdin from India?
Her country of origin, for example, has been frequently disputed. While some claim Jasmine is Arab because the movie opens with a song called Arabian Nights, others believe that the architecture in Agrabah is clearly based on the Taj Mahal, making Jasmine Indian.