Pay Parity: “I Have an Issue With Actors Who Don’t Contribute to Ticket Sales”, Says Radhika Apte

Radhika Apte’s journey in Bollywood has not been so smooth but today, she is one of the most established actors. Last year we saw her in three films, three intriguing roles – Padman, AndhaDhun and Baazaar. In an interview with a leading tabloid, the actress has opened up about pay parity and many other issues. Be it wage disparity, nepotism, or any other thing, there are many controversies that have turned debatable in Bollywood. Game of Thrones Season 8: Sophie Turner Opens Up About Pay Disparity, Says Kit Harington was Paid More Than Her.

In an interview to Mirror, the AndhaDhun actress has opened up about various concerns. When Radhika Apte was asked about the work culture in abroad, she said, “People there are always on time and they pay on time. These are two significant differences.” The actress was also quizzed about her opinion on pay parity to which she said, “If Salman Khan brings in Rs 200 crore and I bring in not even a crore, it’s obvious that he’ll be paid more since he is adding value to the box office. I don’t dispute that but I have an issue with actors who don’t contribute to ticket sales. Hey, even the mother of a lead character is paid lesser than the father. That needs to change.” Kangana Ranaut Reveals How Actresses LIE About the Pay Parity in Bollywood.

On the work front, was last seen in the Hollywood flick, The Wedding Guest. It was a British-American action thriller directed by Michael Winterbottom. The film also featured Dev Patel and Jim Sarbh in key roles.

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