Sonakshi Sinha Makes A Valid Point On Pay Disparity, Says There's Still A Long Way To Go

No matter how much we talk about equal pay and equality between men and women in the film industry, there is still a long way to go. Actors like Anushka Sharma, Deepika Padukone, and Taapsee Pannu have time and again raised their voices against pay disparity.

Now, Actor Sonakshi Sinha, who returns as Rajjo -- Salman Khan¡¯s onscreen wife in Dabangg 3 gave her two cents on the same.

Talking to Pinkvilla, Sonakshi said,

¡°We have a long way to go. Even for the movies helmed by women, I have been a part of a few, nowhere is the pay structure as close to what a male superstar would get. Honestly, that has a lot to do with the audience too. I think Taapsee said that if the audiences come and watch our solo movies as much as they go and watch the male superstars, we can also charge that much because our returns will be that much. But the fact is that we don¡¯t have that kind of audience as of now. As much as we talk and would love to have equality, the fact is there is a long way to go.¡±

She also spoke about all the controversies surrounding Dabangg 3. Sonakshi added,

¡°It is not about being sensitive. No one approaches us. If you have a problem with someone, you would approach them, not go somewhere else. Why would you go to the media? The intentions are very clear. Never is it on our agenda to hurt anybody¡¯s sentiments.¡±

The film dictates the events from the early life of Khan's character 'Chulbul Pandey' and the story behind him becoming a bully cop. It also stars Sonakshi Sinha and Arbaaz Khan in significant roles and is slated to open in theatres on December 20.