In Jaipur, Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit said that women in Hindi movies still face big pay gaps. They have to keep proving they can bring in fans. This news came during a talk called “The Journey of Women in Cinema” at the 2025 IIFA Weekend, where Madhuri was joined by Guneet Monga, a producer who just attended the Oscars.
Madhuri expressed that women actors need to show they are just as good, but still, things are unfair in terms of pay. She said, “Every time, we must prove ourselves to say we can attract an audience. There’s still a long way to go.” Guneet added that people should take more chances on female artists because it often feels like women have to work much harder to be noticed.
She pointed out that “Stree 2” did really well at the box office, which shows that movies with women can succeed. Guneet urged for more opportunities for women in film.
Madhuri shared that she has always played strong female characters, and she particularly loved her role in “Mrityudand,” which focused on women’s empowerment. She explained that in the past, very few women worked behind the scenes in filmmaking. Now, she sees women in various roles, like directors and writers, which is a big change for the better.
Guneet also shared some concerning facts, saying that only a small percentage of women are directors or work in film crews. She urged everyone in the industry to create more chances for women to shine.
The silver jubilee of the IIFA Awards will be held soon, hosted by Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan, featuring special performances by stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan.
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