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Kriti Sanon Fights Film Industry's Gender Pay Gap
9 May
Summary
- Actresses' fees are often negotiated down first when producers cut costs.
- Kriti Sanon experienced a male co-star receiving better facilities on set.
- Gender biases subtly influence decisions and treatments on film sets.
Actress Kriti Sanon has shed light on the persistent gender biases prevalent in the film industry, drawing from her own career. In a recent interview, she detailed how financial negotiations often disadvantage actresses, with their fees being the first to be reduced when budgets are tightened, despite male actors commanding larger portions of the budget.
Sanon highlighted that these issues stem from deeply ingrained patriarchal structures within Bollywood. She observed that subconscious biases manifest in various aspects of filmmaking, from budget allocations to on-set treatment. For instance, she recounted instances where a male co-star, not senior to her, was provided with superior facilities, emphasizing that such disparities signify unequal respect.
She stressed that while some of these biases might appear minor or subconscious, they require active challenge to foster a more equitable environment. Sanon is currently engaged in promotions for her upcoming film, Cocktail 2, slated for release on June 19, 2026.
