Deepika Padukone is reportedly out of Baiju Bawra after asking the same fee as Ranveer Singh for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's movie. In the light of the same; here's looking back at Bollywood actors who reacted to the pay parity in the past.
Pay parity has been one of the sensitive issues in the Bollywood industry. Many Bollywood actors and female celebs have spoken openly about the massive pay gap between male and female actors. Deepika Padukone has dropped out from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Baiju Bawra for reportedly asking for the same money as Ranveer Singh. Let's look at a few actors who spoke about this issue.
Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone was reportedly roped in for the female lead in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next. But now, a news report quoting a source claims that Deepika was asking for the same fee as Ranveer Singh; hence she has been dropped out of the movie.
Sonam Kapoor
Actress Sonam Kapoor has always been vocal about the pay gap in Bollywood. The actress once revealed that she has a lost roles because she stood up against the massive pay gap in Bollywood. However, she feels that her privilege lets her take such difficult decisions.
Kriti Sanon
The Mimi star once spoke about the pay parity, and she feels that. firstly everyone should stop saying female-centric films, as we never say male-centric ones. She believes that a slight change of equality should start on the sets and the entertainment circle, then only the pay disparity can be handled or balanced.
Kareena Kapoor
Lead actress Kareena Kapoor was also trolled for reportedly asking crores to play Sita in a mythological drama. Kareena was trolled, and her religious background was also roped in the same.
Saif Ali Khan
Once Saif Ali Khan spoke about the pay gap in Bollywood, the actor feels it is very insensitive and unfair. He agreed that females should be paid as much as the male.
Kangana Ranaut
Kangana Ranaut has openly spoken about the pay gap issue several times. The actress said that women themselves should feel empowered in the Bollywood industry; they have to feel equal and not inferior to the male leads, and that's how the disparity can be treated.