Podcast interviews today are often driven by clickbait questions. Sensational topics are raised mainly to attract views and online attention.
A similar situation unfolded in a recent podcast hosted by Shubhankar Mishra. He engaged in a conversation with veteran actress Neena Gupta, which soon sparked debate.
The discussion turned uncomfortable when the host pushed Neena Gupta to talk about sex among elderly people. He directly asked whether older people continue to engage in sexual activity.
Neena Gupta responded by sharing her personal opinion. She stated that older men continue to have sex, often outside marriage, while women tend to lose interest.
Many viewers were unsettled by the comment. Critics pointed out that Neena Gupta is neither a gynaecologist nor a sexologist to make such claims as facts.
Sex remains a sensitive topic for Indian women, especially among the older generation. Observers felt that such statements risk reinforcing outdated ideas rather than breaking taboos.
While open discussions about sex can help build a more progressive mindset, several netizens felt this particular conversation was regressive. Feminists argued it did more harm than good.
Despite the backlash, the podcast achieved its purpose in terms of views. Neena Gupta also used the platform to promote her upcoming film.
SHUBHANKAR: I once interviewed a sexologist, and they said that elderly people have a lot of sex.
NEENA GUPTA: But elderly people don’t do it with their wives. I’ve seen that in a few cases.
SHUBHANKAR: Among women or men?
NEENA GUPTA: Among men. By that age, women tend to… pic.twitter.com/2xkNU07MQU
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