New Mumbai,24,FEB,2026,(India Today News CA):- Taapsee Pannu recently spoke out about uncomfortable on-set demands she faced in South Indian films. She highlighted how directors would sometimes request actresses wear padded bras during song sequences, describing the process as embarrassing due to the chain of communication from director to wardrobe teams.​
Key Details
These instructions often came indirectly through assistants, drawing unwanted attention to an actress’s body mid-shoot. Pannu noted a contrast between South cinema’s focus on midriffs and Hindi films’ emphasis on cleavage, arguing it shifts focus from performance to physical features.
Context and Reaction
She shared this on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast while promoting her film Assi, sparking discussions on objectification in Indian cinema. Some backlash emerged from South industry supporters who disputed her claims about routine practices. Pannu stressed that glamour is fine but should not overshadow acting.
