Published 12:56 IST, September 30th 2019
Parineeti Chopra reacts to young vs old criticism in Saand Ki Aankh
Parineeti Chopra shared her views on the ageism debate that began with Saand Ki Aankh. Here is what the Jabariya Jodi actress said on the ongoing issue.
Bollywood actors Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar are gearing up for the release of their new film, Saand Ki Aankh. Helmed by Tushar Hiranandani and produced by Anurag Kashyap, Reliance Entertainment, the film's trailer was recently unveiled. And while netizens loved the storyline and the lead pair's performances, the trailer also ignited the issue of ageism in Bollywood.
Saand Ki Aankh releases on October 25
It all started when Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli Chandel criticised the makers of the film for roping in younger actresses to portray the roles of older women in the film. Saand Ki Aankh is based on the story of Prakashi and Chandro Tomar. The duo hail from a village in Uttar Pradesh and through their exceptional talent in sharpshooting, they set an example for women in their village.
Once Rangoli hit out the post, many actors in the likes of Neena Gupta agreed with Rangoli's view. According to Rangoli, Kangana suggested the name of actress Neena Gupta for the role in the film. Neena gave her opinion on this issue on Twitter. She said that she wishes for filmmakers to give roles meant for older women to older actresses.
Actress Parineeti Chopra was asked about her opinion on this issue recently by a social media user. She had just returned from a lengthy shooting schedule for her upcoming film and was questioned on Twitter what she feels about the ageism issue. Parineeti Chopra defended the casting choice of Taapsee and Bhumi in the film. Take a look below-
Updated 14:59 IST, September 30th 2019