23: How Relevant is the Ageism Debate Kicked Off By ‘Saand Ki Aankh’?
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Saand Ki Aankh stars Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar, who are both in their early 30s, in the role of real life characters of shooters Prakshi and Chandro Tomar who are over 60 years old. I discuss why appropriate casting of older female actors is important in today's times and the relevance of the ageism debate in Bollywood.
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