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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFilmmaker Anubhav Sinha<\/a> recently addressed actor Taapsee Pannu<\/a>\u2019s remark about the portrayal of women in films. In an interview, the director shared his perspective on the debate around body representation in Bollywood and South Indian cinema. He also spoke about working with Taapsee and his past comment comparing her to Kangana Ranaut<\/a>.Taapsee had earlier said that Bollywood is often \u201cobsessed with cleavage\u201d while South Indian cinema tends to focus on the midriff. Reacting to the comment, Anubhav said such portrayals are often shaped by what audiences find aspirational at a particular time.\u201cDifferent film industries have certain body types that become aspirational for audiences at a particular time,\u201d he told Siddharth Kannan. \u201cWhat audiences see on screen is often shaped by what they find aspirational. That\u2019s why certain body types dominate for a while before trends eventually change.\u201d<\/p>\n During the conversation, Anubhav was also asked about Taapsee\u2019s claim that some male actors are reluctant to work with her despite her performances.Responding to this, the director said he cannot comment on the reasons behind such experiences. \u201cI don\u2019t know the exact reason. That\u2019s her personal experience, and she would know better,\u201d he said.Praising the actor, Anubhav added that Taapsee is a \u201cfantastic performer\u201d and pointed out that she has worked with some of the biggest stars in the industry. \u201cOne of the biggest stars in India has worked with her recently. So the situation is probably more complex than it appears,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Anubhav also spoke about his professional relationship with Taapsee, clarifying that the perception that they frequently collaborate is not entirely accurate.\u201cActually, the perception that we work together constantly isn\u2019t correct,\u201d he said. \u201cAfter Mulk (2018), we worked again in Thappad (2020), and now again years later. I love her as a professional, as an actor and as a person.\u201d <\/p>\n Taapsee Pannu Responds To Backlash, Shares Truth About Her Early Film Set Experiences <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n When asked if he relates to the way Taapsee speaks openly about issues, Anubhav said that she tends to be more straightforward than most people in the industry.\u201cShe\u2019s not manipulative enough. I\u2019m manipulative enough,\u201d he said. \u201cBut I\u2019m not afraid of the truth \u2014 I\u2019m afraid of the manipulation of truth. So sometimes I choose not to participate in conversations where the truth may be twisted.\u201d <\/p>\n Anubhav was also asked about his earlier statement where he said Kangana Ranaut is a better actor than Taapsee and why he has never worked with her.Responding to this, the filmmaker said it simply came down to the lack of a suitable script. \u201cI never had a script suitable for her,\u201d he explained.He also noted that Kangana has been busy with other commitments in recent years. \u201cIn the past few years she has been active in politics and may have a different schedule. I\u2019ve met her only once briefly,\u201d he added.<\/div>\n\n\u2018Taapsee is a fantastic performer\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
\u2018I love her as a professional, actor and person\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
\u2018She\u2019s not manipulative enough\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
On his past comment comparing Kangana and Taapsee<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n