In the latest episode of What Women Want,
Kareena Kapoor Khan
welcomed
Taapsee Pannu
to discuss
women’s safety
. Known for her impactful roles in films like Pink, Naam Shabana, and Mulk,
Taapsee
shared her personal experiences and reflected on how her awareness of safety has evolved over time.
“Awareness comes with age,” she said. “I have started questioning the norms and practices imposed on women, such as curfews and dress codes.
Now, I walk with my head held high and no longer feel the need to rush home before dark.”
Discussing the
safety dynamics
between Delhi and other cities, Taapsee shared her observations. “Delhi has always been considered relatively unsafe. When I moved to cities like Hyderabad and Chennai, I noticed a stark contrast in the level of safety. In Delhi, even my parents are cautious and expect me to call every 15 minutes after 8 PM. But in Mumbai, the atmosphere is different, and the mindset is more relaxed.”
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Turning the conversation to the workplace, Taapsee mentioned her fortunate experience in Bollywood. “Fortunately, I haven’t faced any incidents of feeling unsafe on set. However, I have heard many stories from others in the industry.”
Taapsee also recounted a personal incident from her teenage years involving
public transport
in Delhi. She described how she responded to inappropriate touching by twisting the assailant’s finger and quickly moving away. “It happens often in public spaces. It’s something every girl who uses public transport in Delhi experiences.”
On the topic of social media, Taapsee discussed the challenges of dealing with
online trolls
. “There is a fine line between being a public figure and public property. Social media can be a double-edged sword—while it allows direct communication with followers, it also opens doors to negative comments. I try not to let these comments affect me, knowing that if someone is spending time abusing me online, it means I matter to them.”
