Is Priyanka Chopra Jonas' Pay Parity Revelation Just The Tip of The Iceberg? Kangana Claims 'Favours' Are Part of The Deal!
Today, we're going to dive into some recent news that's been creating waves, adding more fuel to the ongoing conversation about pay parity in Bollywood.
Ever heard the phrase 'there's no such thing as a free lunch'? Well, it appears this might not be the case for some female A-listers in Bollywood, according to the ever-outspoken Kangana Ranaut. This queen of controversy claims she's the only female actor in the industry who gets paid on par with her male counterparts. Moreover, she alleges that most of her female contemporaries don't just work for free but also offer 'other' favours.
This fiery response was triggered by Priyanka Chopra Jonas' recent revelations about her experiences with pay disparity in an interview with BBC. Priyanka candidly shared that it took 22 years and a series on Citadel to finally bring her pay on par with her male co-stars, describing the pay gap in Bollywood as 'substantially large.'
Now, here's the juicy bit! Kangana didn't just stop at her claim, she stirred the pot by accusing her contemporaries of submitting to these 'patriarchal norms'. She said, "It's true women before me simply submitted to these patriarchal norms... I was the first one to fight for pay parity... my contemporaries offered to work for free on the same roles that I was negotiating for..."
Isn't this statement a bit too much? Or does it reflect the bitter reality of Bollywood?
Interestingly, both Kangana and Priyanka share a common history of being honoured with National Film Awards for their performances in the 2008 movie 'Fashion'. The two superstars also shared screen space in 'Krrish 3'. Do you think their past collaborations are adding more flavour to this brewing controversy?
The industry is buzzing, people are talking, and I'm here wondering, what does this say about the wider issue of gender pay gap in the industry? Is Kangana's bold assertion a wake-up call? Will this lead to more transparent discussions on pay disparity?
What do you think, folks? Is Kangana's audacious claim a reality check or an overstatement? Let's continue the conversation below!