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Taapsee Pannu, who will next be seen on screen in Saand Ki Aankh, has said actresses still get five to ten per cent pay as compared to the total payment of male actors primarily because the audience watches more male-driven films.

“I would like to urge people out there to give an equal chance to films led by females because only then will change happen. Until now, we actresses get five to ten per cent payment as compared to our heroes and that is because you all probably walk into a male-led film more than you walk into female-led film. If you go to theatres to also watch female-centric films, then we can actually achieve equality in our industry. So, please help us achieve that,” said Taapsee, while interacting with girl students at a promotional event along with her Saand Ki Aankh co-actor Bhumi Pednekar on Thursday in Mumbai.

Making a difference

At the event, Taapsee said that women should support other women to achieve their dreams. “I feel girls need to help other girls to achieve their dreams because we can really make a difference if we join hands. There is no bigger power if a female joins another female. I think we should make everything equal not just at home but also in terms of educational and work opportunities, or, for that matter, in terms of equal pay as well,” she pointed out.

In their upcoming Diwali release Saand Ki Aankh, Taapsee and Bhumi play India’s oldest sharpshooters, Chandro and Prakashi Tomar. — IANS