Taapsee Pannu says she was replaced in a film for what she describes as an unusual and unclear reason. In recalling an early-career incident, she says she was told the actor’s wife did not like her, despite her having reportedly locked dates for the project.
The outlets also note that Pannu links her broader experiences in the industry to how some roles are shaped. She criticizes what she calls unnecessary hypersexualisation in certain parts, while saying that films can still portray glamour without relying on such tactics.
While both sources focus on the same anecdote and the broader critique of role framing, they mainly differ in emphasis: one highlights the “hero’s wife” explanation as the standout “worst reason,” while the other foregrounds the replacement episode with a similar phrasing. Neither source provides additional details such as the specific film, the timeline, or responses from the production team or those involved.
