I am not old: Bipasha Basu

Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu on Friday rued the trend of making actresses in their late 20s feel “old”.

“I agree that Bollywood is a male-centric industry. But, I expect the media to be intelligent. If heroes who are over 40 are paired opposite much younger heroines, it is not talked about,” Bipasha told reporters here

“But, if I am romantically paired agaisnt heroes two to three years younger than me, a big issue is made out of it. It is really unfortunate,” she said responding to questions on being cast opposite Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Bachna Aae Haseeno’ and Neil Nitin Mukesh in ‘Freeze’.

The ‘Jism’-actress said she had a western persona attached to her image because of her modelling background. “But, I think I am adaptable because I have a very Indian face,” she added.

When asked about co-stars on ‘Bachna….’ newcomers Ranbir and Deepika, Bipasha said they were groomed well before facing the camera.

“Ranbir has even worked as an assistant director. Compared to them, I have learnt everything while on the job,” she added.

According to her, she is liked as a personality even off-screen. “In a male-dominated industry, what more can I ask for,” she said.

Regarding milestones in her career, Bipasha said her second film ‘Raaz’ was special because after it the industry has not seen a golden jubilee till date.

“Present day film business depends on how well or bad a film does in its opening week,” she added.