Sunday, March 29, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Kangana Talks About Pay Disparity: I've Achieved Significant Milestones To Demand A Certain Fee

Darpan News Desk IANS, 13 Sep, 2017 06:22 PM
    Her comments about nepotism sparked a fire and the recent revelations about the Hindi Film Industry created a storm! Yes we are talking about Kangana Ranaut, who is back with yet another disclosure- this time about the pay disparity actresses face in Bollywood.
     
    According to a tabloid, the actress said-
     
    “There are women in the industry who say that if actresses are unable to bring in crowds (in a theatre) that a male star can, how can they demand equal pay. If we, as actresses, keep instilling this inferiority complex in girls, there is no hope for better times. 
     
    Personally, my logic for remuneration has always been that I have 365 days to work, as much as any male star. An actor’s pay must be determined by the amount of work s/he does. Your gender is no yardstick for it. The industry isn’t just made up of four actors who have lasted through the decades. 
     
     
     
     
    I might not have 30 years behind me. But in my 10 years, I’ve achieved significant milestones to demand a certain fee. Anybody’s film can fail and this year has shown us enough proof of that. So, let’s stop giving the opening (weekend) and closing logic.” 
     
     
    While some people are trolling her for being 'publicity hungry', Kangana remains fearless and unaffected. She says-
     
    “Why are we so wary of discussions and debate? I am told it’s bad PR, but I don’t quite understand that term.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Malaika Arora Khan Slut-Shamed & Labelled As Gold Digger by Internet Troll!

    Malaika Arora Khan Slut-Shamed & Labelled As Gold Digger by Internet Troll!
    Malaika Arora Khan was trolled for ‘divorcing a rich man and having fun with alumni (alimony)’. The actor responded on social media with perfect dignity and pizzazz.

    Malaika Arora Khan Slut-Shamed & Labelled As Gold Digger by Internet Troll!

    Kapil Sharma Just Wished Sunil Grover On His Birthday, And Twitterati Can't Keep Calm

    Kapil Sharma Just Wished Sunil Grover On His Birthday, And Twitterati Can't Keep Calm
    Who can forget the fallout of Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover? Putting an end to the cold war, Sharma took a step ahead and sent birthday wishes to his co-star, who celebrates his big day on August 3.

    Kapil Sharma Just Wished Sunil Grover On His Birthday, And Twitterati Can't Keep Calm

    Mandana Karimi Drops Domestic Violence Case Against Husband

    Mandana Karimi Drops Domestic Violence Case Against Husband
    Mandana, who took back her domestic violence case against husband Gaurav Gupta, says she was "compelled to protect' herself at the time

    Mandana Karimi Drops Domestic Violence Case Against Husband

    How Can She Be A Woman If She Is Wearing A Pant And Shirt: CBFC To Babumoshai Maker

    How Can She Be A Woman If She Is Wearing A Pant And Shirt: CBFC To Babumoshai Maker
    ‘They said you can explain why such objectionable words and scenes are there in the film. A lady questioned me, ‘How could you make a film like this despite being a woman yourself?,’ producer Kiran Shroff says.

    How Can She Be A Woman If She Is Wearing A Pant And Shirt: CBFC To Babumoshai Maker

    Big B Alarmed By 'The Blue Whale' Influence On Youngsters

    Big B Alarmed By 'The Blue Whale' Influence On Youngsters
     Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has expressed concern over the impact of The Blue Whale internet game which reportedly claimed the life of a teenager here. He said: "Life is given to live, not give it up before time."

    Big B Alarmed By 'The Blue Whale' Influence On Youngsters

    David Dhawan To Cut Sugarless Cake On Birthday

    David Dhawan To Cut Sugarless Cake On Birthday
    Filmmaker David Dhawan, a diabetic, will get a sugarless cake on his birthday on August 16, says his son and actor Varun Dhawan.

    David Dhawan To Cut Sugarless Cake On Birthday