New Delhi. The gender controversy of Algerian boxer Iman Khalifa at the Paris Olympics has created a sensation in the sports world. Iman is accused of being a man and participating in a women’s competition. Iman Khalifa has won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. In such a situation, Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu has expressed her opinion on the demand to ban her.
Apart from films, Taapsee also speaks out on different topics related to society and the country. She never hesitates to express her views. ‘Baby’ star Taapsee herself has been seen in the role of sports personalities on-screen many times. Now the actress has also spoken openly on the gender controversy related to Algerian boxer Iman Khalif in Paris Olympics 2024.
I speak openly not only in films but also in real life
Now Taapsee talked to ANI on this issue. She also told how her ‘Rashmi Rocket’ was praised by critics, which is a film telling the story of a female athlete, in this film she played the role of a runner, because her testosterone level was found to be very high. The main objective of this film is to raise voice against gender test in sports. The film is a family and entertaining film. I accepted this role only after seeing the specialty of this character and story. This is the reason why I often talk about those issues for which I feel I should raise my voice.
The film told the story of Athlead
Taapsee also played the role of an athlete in ‘Rashmi Rocket’. The disqualification criteria based on high levels of testosterone in the film was questioned. Now the actress has said, ‘It was a film that I accepted wholeheartedly. I played the role of an athlete in it. I have no control over what my hormones are, it is not that I have taken supplements, I have injected any hormones, I am born the way I am. Through the film, we tried to tell that there are many athletes who are born with many increased hormones. Like Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps, all these people are born with some special medical conditions. Why are they not banned?
Tags: Bollywood actress, Entertainment news., Tapsee Pannu
FIRST PUBLISHED : August 21, 2024, 19:21 IST
