Isha Koppikar calls out ageism in films, points out how stars romance female actors half their age: ‘Bohot normal hain?’
Actor Isha Koppikar has called out the dual standards in society, and in the film industry, on the topic of ageism. The actor make a new video reel on Instagram talking about how women are called a ‘problem’ because they age while the man is said to have gained experience. (Also read: Isha Koppikar recalls being humiliated for not knowing dance on South film set: ‘Yeh Bollywood se ladkiyan aati hain…’) Isha Koppikar has spoken about how ageism is always directed at women in the entertainment industry. What Isha said about ageism She said in Hindi, “Isn’t it strange? A man’s aging is called experience, and a woman’s aging is called a problem. In movies, we see heroes romancing with girls who are half their age. They become their heroes. That’s very normal.” The actor went on to add, “But if a woman is stylish, expressive, and celebrates her individuality, then she is told, at this age, please behave your age. But the truth is, with time, a woman doesn’t become less. She becomes deeper. …
