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Tamannaah Bhatia Uses New Prime Video Release to Call Out Gendered Silencing and Push for Actor Upskilling

During post-release interviews, she uses the show's launch to press for respect for women's voices across the industry.

Overview

  • Do You Wanna Partner, co-starring Diana Penty, is now streaming on Prime Video following its September 12 premiere.
  • Bhatia says women are often "seen, not heard" on sets, arguing that ambitious women can intimidate insecure men who dismiss their opinions.
  • She praises Karan Johar as welcoming to insiders and outsiders and credits him with consistently backing nuanced female characters, saying he is under-recognized for it.
  • The actor urges peers to stop the "pity party" over missed roles and to continually upskill to stay relevant and command better parts over time.
  • She notes that female-led commercial hits remain uncommon, citing Aranmanai 4 crossing Rs 100 crore, and recalls making an impact even in roles with limited screen time.