Being a female actor with an opinion is tough: Taapsee

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August 29, 2017

Mumbai, Aug 29: She may have received appreciation in the industry for her portrayal of strong characters in films such as "Pink" and "Naam Shabana" but Taapsee Pannu says in real life it is hard for people in the movie business to accept such women.

The 30-year-old actor, who made her acting debut with Telugu film "Jhummandi Naadam", says patriarchal mindset still exists in the film industry like it does in the society.

In an interview with PTI, Taapsee says, "Being a female actor, who has a strong opinion and is not willing to sacrifice or leave her self-respect is tough. Sometimes I ask myself, 'Do I compromise with my self-respect or do I go and do something which will be for the larger good of my career?'

"Sometimes I have to be really clever and smart to manoeuvre because I know it is going to benefit (my career). But sometimes I have to put my foot down for my self-respect which doesn't go down well with a lot of people."

The actor, however, is happy that women are now becoming "vocal" and are speaking their minds.

"A lot of female actors have now become more vocal. At least they are questioning. How strongly they are putting their foot down, I don't know. But yes they are speaking up.

"We get more security in the fact that there is much more significance attached to the characters and one just can't replace another. That is why we are in a position today where we can say what we feel. Now we can command in a certain way."

Taapsee says the fact that female actors are now standing up for themselves is brining a significant change in the mindset of the people in the film industry.

"Being vocal is making a difference in terms of how people perceive us. There is a certain sense of command. They listen to what a female actor has got to say.

"I feel female actors are now being taken more seriously than ever before. We are now an active part of filming, post- production, pre-production and promotions."

Taapsee, who will next be seen in "Judwaa 2", says she wants to strike a balance between commercial and realistic films.

"I have done a lot of work in south before Bollywood happened and I apply that experience when I choose a film now. I will not repeat those mistakes. Maybe I will make new mistakes but will also learn from them."

After the David Dhawan-directed romantic-comedy, the actor will start preparing for Anubhav Sinha's "Mulk", which also features Rishi Kapoor.

In the film Taapsee plays the role of Rishi's daughter- in-law.

"'Mulk' is something which will start a conversation. I can't share much, but I can guarantee great cinema. I will start prepping for it from next month."

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March 27,2020

New Delhi, Mar 27: By posting a stunning picture of herself, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan on Friday motivated people to stay strong during the tough times that the country is facing amid the coronavirus crisis.
The actor took to Instagram and posted a high-on-style picture of herself clicked from behind.
In the picture, the 'Jab We Met' actor is seen standing in front of make-up mirrors that had lights adding on to the shine of the picture.
"Nothing can dim the light that shines from within... Stay strong. We can and we will," she captioned the picture in which she is seen wearing a blue bodycon dress having puffy sleeves.
The glamourous picture received scores of comments from the celebrated actor's fans.
With the entertainment industry under shutdown, many celebrities are self-isolating them to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The number of people who have tested positive for the coronavirus rose to 724 on Friday, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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March 12,2020

Chennai, Mar 12: Superstar Rajinikanth on Thursday clarified that he never aspired to become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and said his plans for politics include different heads for his prospective party and a possible government headed by it.

In his first official press conference since December 31, 2017, when he announced to take the political plunge, the veteran star also said he planned to appoint as CM, an educated youth who was compassionate and had self-respect.

With a two-leadership system for party and the government, the former would act as an "opposition" to highlight issues and would not even hesitate to "remove", apparently the head of the government, if it fails to perform, he said.

His prospective party would focus on including a substantial amount of youngsters in the age group of below 45 years while the rest would comprise retired judges and IAS and IPS officials among others.

"I myself would reach out to them and invite them," to join him, the 69-year-old actor said.

Contrary to expectations, he however, did not make a concrete statement on floating his party but called for an "uprising" by youth, after which he would make his formal political entry.

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January 9,2020

New Delhi, Jan 9: A Delhi court Thursday directed the makers of the Deepika Padukone starer feature film 'Chhapaak' to give credit to acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal’s lawyer in the movie.

Additional Civil Judge Pankaj Sharma said it was necessary that advocate Aparna Bhat's contribution is acknowledged.

"This Court is of the considered view that facts are indicative that the plea of the plaintiff for interim injunction is well-founded and it is necessary that her contribution be acknowledged by providing on the slide on the actual footage and the images, the line 'Aparna Bhat continues to fight the cases of sexual and physical violence against women' during the screening of the film.

"The said line on screen maybe with a rider that the same is with the court order," the judge said.

Advocate Bhat filed the application saying that despite representing Agarwal in courts for several years and helping in the movie-making, she was not given credit in the movie.

She said the filmmakers took her help in the entire process of writing and shooting the movie, but did not give the credit.

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