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Madhuri Dixit Demands Gender Pay Parity in Bollywood: "We Have to Prove Ourselves Every Time"
9 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Madhuri Dixit shares honest views on gender pay gap in Bollywood
- Women must constantly prove their worth to match male actors' paychecks
- Filmmaker Guneet Monga calls for more opportunities for women in films

In a candid discussion at the IIFA 2025 event in Jaipur, Rajasthan, acclaimed Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit addressed the long-standing issue of gender pay disparity in the Hindi film industry. Dixit, who has delivered numerous memorable performances over the years, shared her honest perspective on the matter, stating that women in Bollywood "have to prove themselves time and again" to match the paychecks of their male counterparts.




