Is height actually a big deal in Bollywood/TV? Because I’m starting to think it’s not.

I’ve grown up constantly hearing that if you want to be on screen, you need to be tall. Like that’s the standard. And if you’re petite, you’re automatically at a disadvantage. But recently I went down a rabbit hole and started noticing the actual heights of actresses we see all the time… and it honestly changed my perspective a bit. For example: * Alia Bhatt is around 5’1” and literally one of the biggest stars right now * Nushrratt Bharuccha is around 5 feet (or even slightly under) and has been leading films for years * Rani Mukerji is about 5’1” and had insane screen presence in her peak * Kajol is around 5’3” and is… Kajol. Like, iconic. Then you have: * Sanya Malhotra (5’) doing such strong, performance-driven roles * Uorfi Javed (5’–5’1”) who’s basically built an entire identity just by owning her individuality * Jannat Zubair (5’1”) with massive influence on digital + TV * Ahsaas Channa (5’3”) doing really well in OTT * Samantha Ruth Prabhu (5’3”) - huge pan-India star * Rashmika Mandanna (5’3”) - insanely popular and relatable * Bharti Singh (5’0”) - one of the most loved entertainers out there What I found interesting is… when we watch them on screen, we *never* think about their height. Like I’ve never watched a film and gone “hmm she’s 5’1.” You just see their presence, confidence, styling, expressions… that’s it. Which makes me feel like maybe the “you need to be tall” thing is more of a conditioning than an actual rule. So yeah, I’m kind of rethinking this whole thing now. Do you guys think height actually matters in the industry anymore? Or is it just one of those outdated ideas we’re still holding onto?