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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.
Dixit's remarks reignited a conversation that Bollywood has often brushed aside. The actress emphasized that while women can "bring the audience to the theaters" and demonstrate their worth, they are required to "prove it every single time." Joining the discussion, filmmaker Guneet Monga echoed Dixit's sentiments, calling for male actors to start addressing the pay gap and create more opportunities for women in films.
Monga pointed to the success of films like Stree 2 as an example of how women-led projects can help close the pay gap. Dixit, who was last seen in the recent hit Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, is now gearing up for her upcoming comedy-drama film Ma Bhen, which also features Triptii Dimri and Ravi Kishan in lead roles.
