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‘They said being 30 was old for rom-coms,’ says Taapsee: ‘You dare say that about Shah Rukh’ | Bollywood News

‘They said being 30 was old for rom-coms,’ says Taapsee: ‘You dare say that about Shah Rukh’ | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiJun 6, 2026 04:20 PM IST Be it pay disparity or the inherent misogyny that continues to permeate the Hindi film industry, Taapsee Pannu has never shied away from addressing uncomfortable truths, even if it means challenging the status quo. The actor has once again spoken about another persistent issue in the entertainment business, ageism and the double standards women face as they grow older. In a conversation with Times Entertainment, Taapsee reflected on how difficult it is for actresses to establish themselves before they are deemed “too old” for certain roles. ‘You’re not young enough to be featured in a rom-com’ “I came into the Hindi film industry when I was in my mid-twenties, okay? Now, for three or four years, you’re struggling to get a decent role. By the time you make a mark, you’ve crossed 30. Then they say you’re not young enough to be featured in a rom-com.” Highlighting the industry’s preference for younger actresses, she added, “So even till date, there are so many times when I feel …

Taapsee Pannu says she was told not to date and to act opposite ‘big stars’ early in her career: ‘You are only a desirable heroine…’ | Bollywood News

Taapsee Pannu says she was told not to date and to act opposite ‘big stars’ early in her career: ‘You are only a desirable heroine…’ | Bollywood News

Actor Taapsee Pannu never shies away from speaking her mind, even when it comes to exposing the harsh realities of the Bollywood industry. In a recent interview, she opened up about the early days of her acting career and the advice she received from ‘senior’ and ‘more experienced’ members of the film fraternity. During a conversation with Zoom, Taapsee was asked if she believed everything she was told in the beginning of her film career. “I believed everything. I had no reason to not believe them. They were all senior people, more experienced people telling me that heroines have a shelf life of 5-6 years. You only have to act opposite big stars, no matter how older they are than you. To be the A-lister, you have to just act opposite big A-lister heroes. It doesn’t matter what your role is.” ALSO READ | Taapsee Pannu opens up about staying away from social media: ‘Turned into a medium to spread toxicity’ The actor added that she was even asked to not engage in any romantic …

INTERVIEW || Taapsee Pannu on her journey as an outsider: ‘Not here to be a clone of somebody’

INTERVIEW || Taapsee Pannu on her journey as an outsider: ‘Not here to be a clone of somebody’

It has been over 15 years since Taapsee Pannu entered the film industry as an outsider with no backing from a film family. The actor admits she has come to accept that things will never be easy for her, but remains convinced that owning her voice and standing her ground through the stories she tells will define her legacy in the long run. Taapsee Pannu got married to Mathias Boe in 2024. (Instagram) On being an outsider Over the years, Taapsee has carved her own path by choosing both conventional and unconventional projects, with films such as Pink, The Ghazi Attack, Mulk, Manmarziyaan, Mission Mangal, Saand Ki Aankh, Haseen Dillruba and Dunki shining bright in her filmography. When asked about her biggest learning while navigating the industry as an outsider, Taapsee tells us, “That it will never be easy.” “But then if you want something no one has ever gotten, you have to do something no one has ever done. I have to remember that my work is for posterity so whatever I do, I …

Taapsee Pannu says it was not ‘love at first sight’ with husband Mathias Boe: ‘I took time to test…’ | Bollywood

Taapsee Pannu and longtime boyfriend and badminton player Mathias Boe married in Udaipur in March. Now in a new interview with Cosmopolitan India, the actor is opening up about her relationship with Mathias, and revealed that it was not ‘love at first sight’ for her. Instead, she took time in the relationship as she wanted to see how feasible it was for the both of them. (Also read: Inside Taapsee Pannu and Mathias Boe’s sangeet night with whimsical decor, extravagant chandeliers and more. Watch) Taapsee Pannu and Mathias Boe tied the knot after dating for more than a decade. What Taapsee said In the interview, Taapsee said that she has a soft spot for athletes and added, “It was not like a love-at-first-sight situation, for me at least—I took time to test if it’s really practical…the feasibility of the relationship was important for me. I was obviously fond of him and respected him, and we kept meeting and I grew to love him. So falling in love didn’t happen in a month or instantly. It …

Taapsee Pannu says she’s ‘started enjoying life beyond my profession’ in first interview after marriage to Mathias Boe | Bollywood

Taapsee Pannu‘s latest interview may give us a peek into her current state of mind, after her marriage to longtime boyfriend and badminton player Mathias Boe. In an interview to Elle, which is the actor’s first to get published after her hush-hush wedding, she talked about how she’s learnt to enjoy life beyond work. (Also Read: Taapsee Pannu and Mathias Boe dance to Bruno Mars’ Just the Way You Are during their sangeet. Watch) Mathias Boe and Taapsee Pannu were dating for over a decade before tying the knot What Taapsee said “At this point, I feel my professional choices are largely driven by the value of my time. I want to be sure if taking up a certain project is worth my time because I want to enjoy life beyond work. The second factor is relevance. I would love to cherish my filmography years from now. So, I don’t want to invest time in something that will not stand the test of time,” Taapsee said. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! …

Had To Kiss Many Frogs Before I Found My Prince: Taapsee Pannu On Boyfriend Mathias Boe

Taapsee Pannu was last seen in Dunki. Taapsee Pannu and her boyfriend Mathias Boe have been together for a decade now. Taapsee Pannu is one of the top actresses in Bollywood and was last seen opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the 2023 film Dunki. Rumours regarding the actress’s marriage started circulating in the media recently. It was claimed that the actress will tie the knot with her longtime partner, Mathias Boe, this month. Addressing these very reports, Taapsee shared why she chose to stay with her boyfriend for such a long time, and how their relationship worked, in a recent interview. As per reports, Taapsee Pannu and her boyfriend Mathias Boe, a badminton player, are set to marry by the last week of this month. The actress talked about their relationship to an entertainment portal, where she stated, “I had to kiss many frogs before I found the prince.” She continued, saying that as she matured and furthered in her career, she came to the realisation that she wanted a mature man. According to her, …