From Hollywood to Bollywood and beyond, women in showbiz continue to face ageism, the added spotlight of fame often enabling blatant discrimination. Just recently veteran actress Sania Saeed underlined the lack of acting roles for older women and the wealth of stories they can share. Iffat Omar is another voice to have joined the protest against gendered age-related biases.
In a bold and empowering move, the actress and model took to her Instagram handle to share a vibrant video montage of herself adorned in a gorgeous pink saree. Accompanying the montage was a powerful caption that read, “Meri age meri marzi (my age my choice) so please go live your life and stop schooling me on how should I act according to my 'age.'” Iffat Omar, known for her strong individuality, sent a clear message about embracing personal freedom and defying societal expectations regarding age-appropriate behaviour.