Close X
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

Disappointing A Lot Of Things Haven't Come Out: Radhika Apte On Me Too Movement

18 Dec, 2019 08:49 PM

    Actor Radhika Apte believes the #MeToo movement just came and went in Bollywood with many things in the industry still remaining unchanged.

     

    The #MeToo movement gained momentum in India last year with women calling out actors, filmmakers, comedians, authors and journalists.


    When asked what were the things she liked or hated about the decade, Radhika said, "Me Too movement came and went. It is disappointing. A lot of things that should've changed, have not changed. A lot of things have not come out, have not changed. That's really disappointing,"


    The actor said another issue which still hasn't changed, is that of pay disparity.


    "There's no pay parity at all. We don't need to talk about pay parity like 'should this A list actress get few more crores than a male A list actor.' It's not just that. If an A list actor is getting you that sure shot three crore of money, he should be getting paid more money, talking in broader strokes.


    "But apart from the A-lister, the rest of the cast and crew is also made up of men and women. We don't have parity there. There's no excuse to not have parity there. They don't affect your box office at all," she said at the Times Network India Economic Conclave.


    Giving an example, the "Sacred Games" actor said, "Suppose somebody plays someone's father and mother, still the father gets paid more money than the mother! There's absolutely no logic to that."


    Radhika said one of the wonderful things to have happened is more female representation on set.


    "What has changed, is a lot of women behind the camera as technicians. Directors, writers, producers, editors, cinematographers. The crew has a lot of women and that's a very good sign," she added.

     

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    PICS: Janhvi Kapoor Steps Out With Price Tag Attached To Outfit

    Actress Janhvi Kapoor was recently clicked wearing a dupatta with a price tag on it. Netizens were quick to spot the fashion faux pas and crack jokes about it.

    PICS: Janhvi Kapoor Steps Out With Price Tag Attached To Outfit

    Dev Patel: 'Hotel Mumbai' Is About Unlikely Heroes

    "Slumdog Millionaire" actor Dev Patel says "Hotel Mumbai" is a tale of humanity and unlikely heroes, and that's what makes it special.

    Dev Patel: 'Hotel Mumbai' Is About Unlikely Heroes

    Inside Malaika Arora's 46th Birthday: She Danced. So Did Arjun Kapoor

    It was a fun night for dancer Malaika Arora, who celebrated her birthday with friends on Tuesday night here. She burnt the dance floor with her amazing moves and so did her rumoured beau Arjun Kapoor.

    Inside Malaika Arora's 46th Birthday: She Danced. So Did Arjun Kapoor

    Kangana Ranaut Not Starring In B'wood Remake Of 'Aadai': Producer

    Kangana Ranaut Not Starring In B'wood Remake Of 'Aadai': Producer
    Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut has not been approached for a Hindi remake of the recent Tamil thriller "Aadai", it was confirmed on Wednesday.    

    Kangana Ranaut Not Starring In B'wood Remake Of 'Aadai': Producer

    Akshay Kumar Never Discouraged Me From Imitating Him: Lookalike Vikalp Mehta

    Akshay Kumar's lookalike Vikalp Mehta has garnered more than 1.4 million views on his YouTube channel for recreating the superhit "Shaitan ka saala" song from "Housefull 4". Vikalp says the 53-year-old superstar has never discouraged him for imitating him unlike many other actors.

    Akshay Kumar Never Discouraged Me From Imitating Him: Lookalike Vikalp Mehta

    Nawazuddin To Be Honoured At Cardiff International Film Festival

    Critically-acclaimed actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui will be honoured at the upcoming Cardiff International Film Festival 2019 for his contribution to the world of cinema.  

    Nawazuddin To Be Honoured At Cardiff International Film Festival