Malaika Arora slams age bias against women in movie industry
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- Add ARY News on Google Prominent Indian actress Malaika Arora has publicly voiced her thoughts on the disparities in attractiveness and age norms between men and women in the film industry.
- Citing her 30-year film career, she stated that although beauty standards have evolved over time, society still views women more harshly regarding their age.
- “Is it always expected of a woman to express whether she still feels attractive, or how she feels at this age?
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Add ARY News on Google Prominent Indian actress Malaika Arora has publicly voiced her thoughts on the disparities in attractiveness and age norms between men and women in the film industry. In a recent interview, Malaika Arora brought attention to the ongoing criticism and scrutiny that female actors undergo as they age, according to Indian media.
Citing her 30-year film career, she stated that although beauty standards have evolved over time, society still views women more harshly regarding their age. The Bollywood actress noted that it is odd that women are frequently questioned about their age and attractiveness, whereas men are rarely subjected to the same line of questioning.
“Is it always expected of a woman to express whether she still feels attractive, or how she feels at this age? These kinds of scenarios are never deemed necessary for men,” she remarked.