'Family Man' creator calls for Alia-Deepika to be 'paid well'
What's the story
In the wake of Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit, the debate on pay parity in Bollywood has intensified. Speaking to News18 Showsha, Raj-DK director duo member Krishna DK, known for his work on Citadel: Honey Bunny and Farzi, has now backed the idea of equal remuneration for female stars. He believes that actors like Padukone, Alia Bhatt, and Kangana Ranaut deserve higher pay due to their ability to attract audiences.
Statement
'They can bring in that kind of box office numbers'
DK said, "There have been so-called women superstars who've been the leads in films, and those films have made a lot of money." "I don't know the specific details, but I would think that those leading ladies should be paid very well." "They can bring in that kind of box office numbers. If it's pure capitalism, it definitely makes sense."
Equal remuneration
DK supports equal pay for female actors
DK further emphasized that there should be no gender bias when it comes to remuneration. He said, "Largely, it [remuneration] should be dependent on an actor's market pull. That's how the business should work." "Kangana has headlined so many different films that became blockbusters. The same can be said for Deepika and Alia. It means they're superstars."
Female empowerment
'Family Man 3' showcases strong female characters
As his The Family Man 3 debuted, DK also discussed the portrayal of women in the series. He highlighted Priyamani as Suchi and Samantha Ruth Prabhu as Raji, all complex characters with their own minds. "When the opportunity came with The Family Man, we first created the wife as a strong pillar of support and a counterbalance to Srikant's work life," DK said. Season 3 of the show is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.