Aamir Khan once provided a thoughtful explanation regarding the pay gap between male and female actors in Bollywood, earning praise from netizens for his clarity.
The issue of pay parity has long been a hot topic, with many female actors advocating for equal pay. Aamir previously tackled this subject during a promotional interview for the film Talaash, which he starred in alongside Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukherjee. When asked why male actors often earn more, both Kareena and Rani expressed their frustration with the existing pay structure and highlighted the need for societal change in how women are compensated.
Aamir articulated that while everyone involved in filmmaking—actresses, cameramen, lightmen, and crew—works hard, pay is not solely based on effort but rather on the revenue an actor can generate for a film. He explained,
The reason why you are paid differently in cinema is because the market forces understand that you are able to bring back that much money back into a film. So, if I am paid 10 rupees, that means I can bring back the money. So, it got nothing to do with your sex as a female or male.”
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This perspective resonated with many, especially after a meme page shared a clip of Aamir’s explanation on Instagram. Viewers appreciated his calm and respectful approach to a sensitive issue. Some even noted instances where female actors, like Madhuri Dixit, were compensated more than their male counterparts due to their drawing power.
Netizens commended Aamir for addressing the topic with facts, with one user remarking, “That’s how an educated person responds.”
What are your thoughts on Aamir Khan’s insights on pay disparity in Bollywood?
