India, Oct. 15 -- A 1994 song is being re-made with the same hero, Akshya Kumar, now romancing a younger woman. It is time we take a hard look at Bollywood's ageism that keeps men 'evergreen' while pushing aside their contemporary women actors.

The upcoming movie Sooryavamshi starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif confirmed they would remake the tip tip barsa paani song with Katrina Kaif in the place of Raveena Tandon.

Made in 1994, this song featured Raveena Tandon and a 27 year old Akshay Kumar. 25 years later, the remake will feature a 52 year old Akshay with a younger actor.

One gets hit by the disturbing reality that the same male actor who played the romantic interest of Raveena Tandon in the original song is playing the romantic...