Bhumi Pednekar Criticizes Gender Pay Gap and Safety Issues for Women in India

The Bollywood actress highlights wage disparity in the film industry and expresses fears about violence against women during a recent event.

Bhumi Pednekar revealed being paid only 5% of her male co-star's fee despite similar career achievements, emphasizing the pervasive gender pay gap in Bollywood and other industries.
She noted progress in addressing pay inequality in cinema, citing increasing efforts by producers who value equality.
Discussing the Justice Hema Committee report, Bhumi condemned the systemic harassment and exploitation of women in the Malayalam film industry, calling its findings 'heartbreaking and gruesome.'
The actress shared her personal fears for women's safety in India, criticizing the frequent reports of violence against women in the news.
While Bhumi stated she has not personally experienced the casting couch, she acknowledged its existence in the film industry and supported those who have spoken out against it.