the actor Taapsee Pannu He has long been one of the few voices in Bollywood willing to openly discuss issues that many prefer to avoid. From speaking out about the pay gap to calling out sexism in the film industry, she has constantly challenged the norms of the industry. Now, the actress has turned her attention to another issue that continues to affect women in film: ageism.In a recent interview with Times Entertainment, Taapsee spoke about the limited windows that actresses often have to set in Hindi films before being judged on their age. According to him, the struggle for meaningful roles often coincides with an industry’s obsession with youth.“I entered the Hindi film industry when I was about twenty, okay? Now, for three or four years, you struggle to get a decent role. By the time you make a mark, you’re past 30. Then they say you’re not good enough to appear in a youth comedy.”The actor stated that while age is of little importance for a character, younger actors are often preferred. According to him, male actors are rarely subjected to the same scrutiny.“So even now, what I often feel is, ‘But you don’t need a younger person for this role’. However, they want to go younger. It’s really not the same with men. Of course, we can all see that. But yes, age is a big thing.”Taapsee also reflected on her experiences in the South Indian film industries, where she found another trend related to the age and height of her male co-stars. He revealed that working in front of older actors often had an effect on how young actors perceived him.“Even in the South, it used to happen with me. The moment I was introduced to a fairly senior actor, young actors didn’t want to work with me. ‘Oh, no, he’s been opposite that actor, so now…’ you dare to say that.” Shah Rukh Khan. You know, an actor’s life changes after working with Shah Rukh Khan. So that taboo is not here, but that taboo was there for me when I worked in the South.’The actress suggested that double standards continue to shape women’s careers in a way that men rarely experience.Separately, Taapsee also spoke about body image and fitness, cautioning against over-exercising and highlighting how the body changes over time. “So instead of actually losing water retention, the body starts to retain it and then that lower belly fat, maybe not just fat, but also water retention, remains, and it gets bigger from overworking, which I really don’t think people should do.”On the professional front, Taapsee is gearing up for her release GandhariA Netflix original directed by Devashish Makhija and written by Kanika Dhillon. They finally saw him Anubhav SinhaIt’s ‘Assi’.
