Tabu talks about pay parity in the film industry: 'Ask male actors why they are getting paid more'

Actress Tabu is busy with the promotions of her upcoming film ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’, which also features Ajay Devgn in the lead role. Ahead of the release, the actress shared her thoughts on the trending topic of pay parity in the Indian film industry. She questioned why male actors aren't questioned about the subject.


During a conversation with We Are Yuvaa, Tabu shared why the gender pay disparity in the Indian film industry still exists and why women actors are frequently asked about it. She said whenever a member of the media questions women about pay parity, the female actors will respond that a guy gets paid more. "Why don’t you ask the person who is paying them more," Tabu said.


The actor went on to remark that she believes people frequently try to sensationalize the situation, and all she can say is either, "I hate that I’m being paid less" or "I’m okay with what I’m being paid."


She further added, “Why don’t you ask the male actor why you are getting paid more? This might change the perspective, and the whole thing will change if there is an outside lens. Physicality is always in the context of the lens that is being carried.”


Tabu stated that discussions on pay disparity should be focused on the appropriate people in order to promote a more equitable industry.


Directed by Neeraj Pandey, ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’ stars Ajay Devgn and Tabu in the lead roles. It also features Saiee Manjrekar, Jimmy Shergill, and Shantanu Maheshwari in significant roles. The film is being produced by Narendra Hirawat, Shital Bhatia, and Kumar Mangat Pathak.


The film was earlier scheduled to be released on July 5. Later, the release date was changed to July 26. Now, finally, the film will hit the big screens on August 2.