Taapsee Pannu Defends Imane Khelif: Gender Eligibility Debate Gains New Momentum

Taapsee Pannu recently voiced her support for Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, questioning why athletes like Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps were not banned for having a 'biological edge.' She drew a parallel to her film Rashmi Rocket, where her character was banned due to high testosterone levels. Pannu's comments received backlash from netizens, who argued she was misinformed. Imane Khelif faced intense scrutiny over gender eligibility issues at the Paris Olympics but ultimately returned home with an Olympic gold medal.