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‘It Adversely Affects Those Who Are Not Financially Fortunate’ Arshad Warsi Opens Up On Pay Disparity In Bollywood

By Gunjan Chaudhary

August 08, 2024

Arshad Warsi is a prominent figure in the Hindi film industry who has made his unique mark in the Hindi film industry through his unique comic timing. He often loves to stay away from the mainstream media but recently he sparked an important conversation about the pay disparity among actors. With a career spanning over three decades, Warsi has established himself as a versatile actor through memorable performances in several hit and blockbuster films. He has shown his excellent skills in films such as ‘Munna Bhai MBBS’, ‘Golmaal’, and ‘Ishqiya’. His recent comments highlight a serious issue in Bollywood which has been discussed over several years by various actors.

Arshad Warsi

In an interview with Samdish Bhatia, Arshad Warsi addressed the growing concern about pay disparity among actors. He said, “I think itna jyada jo mil raha hai nahi milna chahiye.” Warsi elaborated that the increased fees of some stars create a divide in the industry, adversely affecting those who are not as financially fortunate.

Arshad Warsi

Arshad Warsi pointed out that while some actors are earning exorbitant amounts, others are suffering. He emphasized that this imbalance is not only harmful for the individuals involved in the industry but also for the entire industry ecosystem. He further commented, ‘There are some actors who are making a lot of money, and to compensate them the rest are suffering.’

Arshad Warsi

The issue of pay inequality in Bollywood is not new, but Warsi’s comments bring it back into the spotlight. The actor’s viewpoint matches with many who feel that the structure of the industry often favors a select few, leaving others to struggle for recognition and fair compensation. On the work front, Arshad Warsi is set to share the screen with Bollywood Khiladi Akshay Kumar in ‘Jolly LLB 3’. Apart from ‘Jolly LLB 3’, Arshad Warsi will be seen in ‘Welcome to the Jungle’.