Bhumi Pednekar talks about pay gap in Bollywood vs Hollywood; says “The men there stood up for the women”

Bhumi Pednekar was seen in Govinda Naam Mera recently which was released on the OT platform skipping the theatres. Also starring Vicky Kaushal and Kiara Advani starrer, Govinda Naam Mera is a comedy film with a touch of suspense. Bhumi plays the role of Govinda’s wife in the film. The actress recently spoke about the pay gap in Bollywood between actors and actresses. She also talks about how it exists in the west as well. This happened when the topic of pay disparity was discussed at a round table in which other Bollywood beauties also participated. Also Read – Tiger 3 actress Katrina Kaif STOPPED at airport gate by CRPF officer for security check; gets brutally trolled

Bhumi Pednekar talks about pay inequality in Bollywood

Bhumi Pednekar’s statement on pay inequality goes viral on Entertainment News. This comes after Priyanka Chopra spoke about the pay gap in Bollywood. Bhumi sat alongside her Bollywood co-stars Tamannaah, Huma Qureshi, Rakul Preet Singh and Alaia F. Sharing her thoughts on the pay gap, Bhumi shared that she might have Rs 100-200 crores in her kitty but she won’t be getting anything like this of her male counterpart. The actress said that the situation will not change only with women voicing their opinions, but it should be done from all aspects. Also Read – Katrina Kaif Pregnant? Rumors are rife again thanks to her Christmas picture with husband Vicky Kaushal and family

Bhumi Pednekar also spoke about how the west, meaning Hollywood, also has a pay gap and yet their lead actors defend them. “The disparity was also in the west, but the men there stood up for the women. They said they will either reduce their salary or get the same remuneration,” said Bhumi, adding that although she does not need anyone to stand up for her, there has been no acknowledgment on the subject so far, reports Indian Express. Also Read – Bhumi Pednekar turns up the heat on ethnic looks with a modern twist [Watch Video]

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Bhumi Pednekar expresses her disappointment

The Ladykiller actress revealed that producers expect her to be grateful to be cast in the film. Bhumi differs on this point, saying that they approached her or chose her because of her credibility. However, films were always presented to her as possibilities. Huma Qureshi and Rakulpreet echoed her sentiments.

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