Taapsee Pannu: Ageism Bars 30+ Actresses from Rom-Coms

Taapsee Pannu has openly discussed the persistent issue of ageism faced by women in the film industry. She shared that upon entering Hindi cinema in her mid-twenties and establishing herself, she was told she was too old for romantic comedy leads once she passed 30.

Pannu highlighted that this age-based scrutiny is disproportionately applied to female actors compared to their male counterparts. She also recounted similar experiences in the South Indian film industry, where younger male actors avoided working with her after she had been paired with senior male co-stars.

These instances underscore a systemic bias within the industry that limits opportunities for actresses based on their age, despite their talent and experience.