Why disparity in remuneration?

Actress Aditi Rao Hydari says the disparity in remuneration of actors and actresses remains a reality in Hindi film industry despite the success of women-oriented films like ‘Queen’ and ‘Bobby Jasoos’. “I don’t really understand why we are paid lesser than the male actors because we put equal efforts,” Aditi said.

Actresses like Priyanka Chopra, Vidya Balan and Katrina Kaif have been vocal about the issue. “Hats off to these ladies for voicing it out because I think we need to address this. I remember in a film of mine, though both my co-star and I were newcomers, he got paid far better than me. I was shocked and appalled,” the 28-year-old actress said. “Actresses are getting stronger roles but there is a long way to go before we can say things have improved substantially for female actors,” Aditi said adding that it is a refreshing thing.