Wednesday, December 17, 2025
ADVT 
Bollywood

Disappointing A Lot Of Things Haven't Come Out: Radhika Apte On Me Too Movement

18 Dec, 2019 08:49 PM

    Actor Radhika Apte believes the #MeToo movement just came and went in Bollywood with many things in the industry still remaining unchanged.

     

    The #MeToo movement gained momentum in India last year with women calling out actors, filmmakers, comedians, authors and journalists.


    When asked what were the things she liked or hated about the decade, Radhika said, "Me Too movement came and went. It is disappointing. A lot of things that should've changed, have not changed. A lot of things have not come out, have not changed. That's really disappointing,"


    The actor said another issue which still hasn't changed, is that of pay disparity.


    "There's no pay parity at all. We don't need to talk about pay parity like 'should this A list actress get few more crores than a male A list actor.' It's not just that. If an A list actor is getting you that sure shot three crore of money, he should be getting paid more money, talking in broader strokes.


    "But apart from the A-lister, the rest of the cast and crew is also made up of men and women. We don't have parity there. There's no excuse to not have parity there. They don't affect your box office at all," she said at the Times Network India Economic Conclave.


    Giving an example, the "Sacred Games" actor said, "Suppose somebody plays someone's father and mother, still the father gets paid more money than the mother! There's absolutely no logic to that."


    Radhika said one of the wonderful things to have happened is more female representation on set.


    "What has changed, is a lot of women behind the camera as technicians. Directors, writers, producers, editors, cinematographers. The crew has a lot of women and that's a very good sign," she added.

     

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Salim Merchant: My Body Of Work Proves I Don't Need To Copy

    Singer-composer Salim Merchant was recently slammed by a Pakistani singer for copying his song. Salim says it's not his style to engage in a Twitter battle and that his body of work proves that he doesn't need to copy from another artiste's work.  

    Salim Merchant: My Body Of Work Proves I Don't Need To Copy

    Vikram Bhatt: I Feel Scared Only When My Horror Films Don't Work

    Vikram Bhatt: I Feel Scared Only When My Horror Films Don't Work
    Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt is gearing up to release yet another horror film, titled "Ghost", and he says the only time he feels scared is when his horror films don't work.

    Vikram Bhatt: I Feel Scared Only When My Horror Films Don't Work

    Sayani Gupta Loves Thai Culture And Cuisine

    Actress Sayani Gupta loves the culture and cuisine of Thailand. Thai cuisine, she adds, is so much more than what most people believe it to be.

    Sayani Gupta Loves Thai Culture And Cuisine

    Deepak Dobriyal: I Am Tired Of Being Known Just As Pappiji

    Deepak Dobriyal: I Am Tired Of Being Known Just As Pappiji
    In 2011, Deepak Dobriyal became a household name playing Pappiji in "Tanu Weds Manu". Four years later, he reprised the role in "Tanu Weds Manu Returns", tickling the funny bone of the audience once again.

    Deepak Dobriyal: I Am Tired Of Being Known Just As Pappiji

    Vikram Bhatt's 'Ghost' To Travel To America

    Vikram Bhatt's 'Ghost' To Travel To America
    Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt's upcoming horror film "Ghost" will be screened at the New Jersey Indian & International Film Festival (NJIIFF) later this month.

    Vikram Bhatt's 'Ghost' To Travel To America

    Akshay Kumar Shares A Glimpse Of 'Housefull 4' Promotional Train— Watch

    Actor Akshay Kumar along with his "Housefull 4" co-stars Riteish Deshmukh, Bobby Deol, Kriti Sanon, Pooja Hegde, Kriti Kharbanda and Chunky Panday on Wednesday commenced their 'Housefull4Express' rail journey on a special promotional train travelling

    Akshay Kumar Shares A Glimpse Of 'Housefull 4' Promotional Train— Watch