Karan Johar on Pay Disparity in Bollywood, “There are women who deserve more money than men”

Recently, Bollywood actors Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar attended the Jio MAMI Film Festival, where the filmmaker opened about the age of discussion of pay disparity in the industry.

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Yesterday, on 13th October 2019, Bollywood actors Kareena Kapoor Khan and Alia Bhatt attended the Jio MAMI Movie Mela with Star, 2019 along with Karan Johar. There all the stars openly talked about their personal and professional lives. During the same interactive media session, which was hosted by Karan, the filmmaker was asked about the age-old discussion of pay disparity and gender inequality in the industry.

While talking about it the 47-year-old actor, as quoted by India Today, shared, 

There is a larger understanding of the economics of movies that sometimes is lesser known by people, who don't understand the business and how it functions. Many times, people make sweeping statements about these things. I'm the first person who'll always want to pay what is completely right, just, justified and valid. I've always done that. But I feel there is a larger understanding of budget versus the verticals that you sell on digital and satellite that are driven by different data. There are many women who deserve much more money than the men and there are men who have earned their chops because of their talent and tenacity, and with the work, they have put in. So, it's very subjective, and cannot be just put into a strong slot. While I'm all for equality and am among people who are always about equality, when it comes to love or paying people, there are larger optics to look at. 

- Karan Johar

On the work front, Karan will be donning the director’s hat next year for his much-anticipated Takht. Starring big names like Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Anil Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar, the movie is all set to go on floors soon. 

Stay tuned for more updates!

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