Pooja Bhatt opens up about facing ageism in Bollywood: 'There are a whole lot of people out there who have grown up with my poster on the ceiling'

Pooja Bhatt is all set to feature in the upcoming OTT series, 'Big Girls Don’t Cry'. She will be playing the role of a school principal in the series.

According to a report in Pinkvilla, Pooja said that her involvement stemmed from her collaboration with Sudhanshu Saria on 'Sanaa,' a film delving into experiences unique to women.

She highlighted Saria's ability to challenge the idea that only women can effectively narrate women's stories. She mentioned her history with Nitya Mehra, who helmed the series, tracing back to their previous collaboration on 'Everybody Says I'm Fine.'

Pooja, who is now in her 50s, shared insights on the importance of relevance in today's context. She expressed that through her 35 years in the industry, she's learned that staying pertinent can be challenging.

Highlighting the significance of self-awareness with age, she underscored that at 52, it's crucial to recognize the impact she has had. She suggested that for those above 40, it's likely they've grown up with her presence, whether through posters or watching her films like 'Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin' with loved ones.

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Pooja elaborated that it requires humility and keen insight to acknowledge and accept one's position in such circumstances. She noted that individuals her age often concern themselves with how they are perceived due to the prevalent issue of ageism, regardless of their age.

Apart from Pooja, the series also features Avantika Vandanapu, Aneet Padda, Dalai, Vidushi, Lhakyila, Afrah Sayed, Akshita Sood, Raima Sen, and Zoya Hussain in pivotal roles.