Saralnama
Kriti Sanon addressed the persistent gender pay disparity in Bollywood, questioning why male and female actors are not paid equally despite similar work. She noted that female-led films often receive smaller budgets because producers fear lower returns, creating a cycle where these films earn less and justify lower fees for women. Kriti cited her experiences with female-led projects like Crew and her debut production Do Patti, emphasizing that the pay gap has been a long-standing issue that affects actors deeply. She expressed hope that content-driven films, regardless of gender lead, are gaining prominence. Currently preparing for Homi Adajania’s Cocktail 2, Kriti’s comments reflect ongoing industry challenges around pay parity and investment in female-led cinema. (Updated 23 Aug 2025, 19:48 IST; source: link)