India, June 7 -- Ageism remains one of the most persistent challenges faced by female actors in the film industry. While male stars continue to headline romantic and commercial films well into their later years, actresses often find their opportunities shrinking once they cross a certain age. Actor Taapsee Pannu recently opened up about this disparity, recalling how she faced ageism in both Bollywood and South and often found herself being considered either "too young" or "too old" for roles.

In an interview with Times Entertainment, Taapsee reflected on how she has often found herself being considered "late" for certain kinds of roles. Opening up about experiencing ageism in both Bollywood and the South film industry, she recalled enter...