Actress Sonam Bajwa addressed backlash regarding the portrayal of women in her debut film, Housefull 5. While acknowledging criticisms of objectification and stereotyping, Bajwa stated that audiences often watch films where female characters are glamorous and have less narrative weight than male actors. She accepted a smaller role in the ensemble cast for her first Bollywood project, noting it was a conscious decision given the film's genre and franchise. Bajwa indicated her subsequent film would feature a more intense role.