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Arushi Singh

Arushi (she/her) is a political science student from Lady Shri Ram College for Women. An avid reader and writer, she is passionate about contributing to the social sector. She is a huge horror and thriller movie enthusiast and is always up for a fun dance session. :)

Is Age Really Just a Number?

There has always existed a glaring disparity between how Bollywood treats its male and female actors. The dual role of ageism and sexism in the film industry is becoming increasingly apparent with the female leads having a much shorter, so-called “shelf life” as compared to their male counterparts. Since when did beauty become synonymous with youth? Let’s decode how the two intersect to create a casting bias and exclusionary mindset toward women in cinema. Click here to learn more.