Disputes and discrimination among the pay scale between male and female actors rounds the controversy many times. This time, actress Bhumi Pednekar has spoke about the pay disparity in Hollywood VS Bollywood. Bhumi is enjoying the success of her latest releas ‘Govinda Naam Mera.’ The movie also featured Vicky Kaushal and Kiara Advani and was released on OTT platforms. She played the role of Vicky’s wife in the movie. The Toilet actress, open up on the pay disparity in Hollywood vs Bollywood as the topic discussed on the round table along with other Bollywood Divas.

 

The statement made by Bhumi Pednekar against pay disparity has gone viral in entertainment news. It follows Priyanka Chopra’s discussion on the pay gap in Bollywood. Along with Tamannaah, Huma Qureshi, Rakul Preet Singh, and Alaya F, Bhumi took a seat at the table. Bhumi expressed her views on the pay gap, saying that even though she may have 100-200 crores in her bank account, her income will not be comparable to that of her male coworkers. According to the actress, the situation won’t change if just women speak out; something else must be done from all angles. Huma Qureshi and Rakul Preet Singh reacted on her statement.

Bhumi Pednekar also discussed how Hollywood, in the west, also had a salary gap. But their leading men stood up for them.Although there was inequality here as well, males fought for women. They stated that they would either reduce their pay or maintain their compensation “Bhumi added that although she doesn’t require someone to defend her, the matter has not received any acknowledgement to date, according to Indian Express.

She slso reveled that producers and directors expecting a thanks from her to be casted in their project. Bhumi differ on the aspect and said that they approached her due to her talent and credibility.