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Taapsee Pannu: Industry Blames Audience for Misogyny
5 Sep
Summary
- Industry deflects criticism by claiming content reflects audience demand.
- Actors face a losing battle against negative portrayals without audience support.
- Recent films faced backlash for hypersexualization and objectification.
Actress Taapsee Pannu has voiced concerns regarding the portrayal of women in Indian cinema, citing recent controversies surrounding films like 'Peddi' and 'Toxic'. Pannu asserts that the film industry frequently uses audience demand as a justification for problematic content, a defense that leaves actors in a difficult position.
She explained that this dynamic, described as a 'demand and supply' issue, often leads to art and craft taking a backseat. Pannu believes that while progress was made before COVID-19, the industry is now regressing. She emphasized that actors are unable to combat these trends alone and require audience support to foster a positive change in cinematic representation.
Recent films have drawn significant criticism. 'Peddi' faced backlash for the hypersexualization of Janhvi Kapoor's character, leading to the removal of certain scenes and an apology from the director. 'Toxic' also ignited debate for allegedly objectifying female characters and focusing solely on their appearance and relationships with the male lead, even before its release.
