Simran, a celebrated name in the South Indian film industry, recently addressed an ageist remark made by a fellow female actor, sparking conversation about how women’s roles in cinema are often perceived. At the JFW Movie Awards, the Good Bad Ugly star opened up about the surprising response she received after sending a compliment to a colleague.
Sharing the incident, Simran revealed, “Just recently, I sent a message to one of my female co-actors, saying, ‘I was surprised to see you in that role.’ Then immediately I got a message from her saying that, ‘at least it’s better than not doing an aunty role’. Such an insensitive message. Actually, I did not expect. I could’ve gotten a better answer, I felt.” Her disappointment was evident as she recounted the exchange, which has since gone viral through a circulating video online.
Simran didn’t stop there. She added, “But, I feel it’s better to do aunty roles and main aunty roles – mother of 25 years. I have done it in Kannathil Muthamittal also, than playing dabba roles and doing nothing. That’s what I feel. We should feel confident on what we all want to do.”
Her words struck a chord with many, especially as conversations around ageism in the industry continue to grow louder.
While Simran chose not to reveal the identity of the actor in question, fans are speculating names like Jyotika, Trisha Krishnan, or Laila—actresses who have recently been linked to her either on or off screen. So far, none of them have responded publicly to the speculation.
Having shared screen space with top stars like Thalapathy Vijay, Mammootty, and R Madhavan, Simran remains a respected figure in cinema. Her recent appearance alongside Ajith Kumar in Good Bad And Ugly only reinforces that her legacy continues—unapologetically and on her own terms.
