Actor Vikrant Massey recently spoke about the pay disparity in Bollywood, revealing that his ‘body of work’ does not earn him the same salary as his female co-stars. In an interview to a leading Indian newspaper, Massey said that he has been consistently performing well but is not getting the recognition he deserves.
Massey expressed her frustration that despite having a body of work spanning over a decade, she is not paid as much as some of her female co-stars like Deepika Padukone, who have fewer films to her credit. He said that it is unfair that male actors are not given their due when it comes to remuneration.
The actor also pointed out that pay disparity is not limited to Bollywood but exists in other industries as well. He urged the industry to address the issue and ensure that actors are paid based on their talent and experience rather than gender.
Massey is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Forensic’ which is soon to hit the theaters.
