Deepika Padukone Feels Guilty About Being the Highest-Paid Actress, Here's Why! 

Deepika Padukone is undoubtedly one of the biggest Bollywood stars today. She has been a part of several successful films and has proven her acting mettle with many versatile roles. With the gender pay gap issue finally being openly discussed in Bollywood, things are changing at a smaller pace and Deepika Padukone has been one of the few actresses who has witnessed it. She's the highest-paid actress in India and the Padmaavat actress should be proud about it. Recently, as she graced the cover of Harper's Bazaar magazine, the actress in her interaction with the magazine also spoke about this important point. Deepika Padukone Flaunts Her Million Dollar Smile and Rocks Casuals Like a Pro in Femina's Latest Photoshoot (View Pics).

When asked about being the highest-paid actress in B-town, Deepika had a rather modest response. She said, "It's not in my DNA to talk about where I live and how much money I earn. But I'm also conflicted. Because I understand that today it is necessary to have these conversations."

"So how does it feel? A part of me feels guilty, because I think it's important to put the film before any of this. I've become a producer now, so I understand this slightly better - I think it's time the men thought about not taking so much money up front and burdening the film. On the other hand, there are people who deliver those numbers at the box office. I'm going to have various conversations about this because I don't think there's one solution. It's tricky", she further added.

With her upcoming film, Chhapaak, Deepika is foraying into production. Having worked as both as an actor and producer now, it seems Deepika's perspective about actors being paid massive amounts seems to have changed. Deepika Padukone's New Photoshoot for Harper's Bazaar India is Equal Parts Sensuous and Charming (View Pics).

In the same interview, Deepika also spoke about her husband Ranveer Singh being supportive of her success as she said, "A lot of what I’m able to achieve is because of him [Ranveer Singh] – in terms of how comfortable he is with my success, or how supportive he is. We’re a good team. Over seven years, before we got married, we’ve been through a lot. He’s seen my career on the upside-down and seen me at my lowest phase when I was going through depression, and he’s been there for me. We’re still so excited by each other, so inspired by each other. He’s my best friend."

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