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Taapsee Pannu: 'Strong Woman' Label Feels Like Abuse
3 Sep
Summary
- Pannu feels the term 'strong woman' is overused and misinterpreted.
- She believes strength isn't defined by screen time or intensity alone.
- Her upcoming film 'Gandhari' is set to release on Netflix soon.
Actor Taapsee Pannu believes the prevalent notion of a "strong woman" has become overused and misinterpreted, often sounding like an insult. She feels constrained by the narrow definition of strength expected from female characters, noting it's often tied to intensity and seriousness.
Pannu asserts that strength is not dictated by screen time, citing her impactful seven-minute role in 'Baby' which led to her first lead role. She questions why women can't be strong, funny, and glamorous simultaneously, highlighting personal struggles with getting comedy scripts funded.
Her filmography features diverse female characters, and her latest action thriller, 'Gandhari,' where she plays a mother searching for her kidnapped daughter, is set to premiere on Netflix on September 3. Pannu continues to seek variety, exploring roles that offer diverse definitions of strength.
