Sonali Kulkarni on actresses being typecast as mothers: ‘Heroines have children and families’; praises Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan
- Posted on September 13, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Sonali Kulkarni addresses the persistent issue of age-related typecasting in Hindi cinema, where actresses are frequently relegated to maternal roles regardless of their actual age. The versatile performer discusses how the industry's perception is gradually evolving, highlighting male actors like Aamir Khan and Saif Ali Khan who have successfully challenged conventional hero stereotypes. This shift reflects broader changes in Bollywood's approach to character development and narrative diversity across different age groups.
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Sonali Kulkarni on actresses being typecast as mothers: ‘Heroines have children and families’; praises Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan
Sonali Kulkarni, who portrayed Salman Khan's mother in ‘Bharat’ despite being younger than the actor himself, was asked whether actresses tend to be typecast into older roles far sooner than their male counterparts, who often continue playing youthful heroes. She responded that things are shifting, with several male actors now moving away from the larger-than-life hero image, pointing to Aamir Khan and Saif Ali Khan as examples.
