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In Bollywood, you’re only paid more than a man if you’re Priyanka Chopra, says Kalki
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In Bollywood, you’re only paid more than a man if you’re Priyanka Chopra, says Kalki

Bollywood actress Kalki Koechlin says it like it is at the Jairangam - Jaipur Theatre Festival
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30 Apr, 2016

Kalki Koechlin is in Jaipur, attending the Jairangam - Jaipur Theatre Festival, where her directorial debut The Living Room was presented.

And she also presented a monologue about patriarchal Indian society, in which she maintained that "Bollywood is as patriarchal as our society."

Also read: 4 ways to navigate sexism in Bollywood, according to Anushka Sharma

She listed a few personal experiences:

" I once met a producer who asked me about my age and I said, 30. To this, he replied, 'Don't worry, you still have five years left.' Another producer showed me the exact spot on my face where I needed to get a botox."

She added, "There's a lot of pressure on women in Bollywood. Objectification of women is very predominant, but I am happy that gradually things are changing. Piku and Queen, both women-oriented films, brought a fresh change in Bollywood."

But the pay gap still exists, she says: "You only get paid more than a man if you are Priyanka Chopra."

That's signature Kalki for you, saying it like it is.

Comments

nikus Apr 30, 2016 11:48am
in showbiz, external look and presentation skill is vital for success along with many other things. pc acquired both these qualities through strict lifestyle.....she is virat kohli of indian cinema.........
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Vishal Apr 30, 2016 12:11pm
Can we please stop with this. Many actresses are paid more than moderate level actresses. Problem is that comparisons are always drawn to how much Salman, Hrithik, SRK or Aamir make. As far as Ms.Kalki is concerned, I'm sure she makes lesser than most actresses, so long way to go before she compares herself to actors (or actresses) who can assure a hundred crore return in the opening week. It's a business, not a government job where you can protest equal-pay-for-equal-rank.
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Parvez Apr 30, 2016 01:04pm
So Priyanka Chopra has bust the perception that women get paid less because they are women.
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