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Priyanka Chopra, who has acted in both Hindi and English language films throughout her career, recently commented about the salary disparities she encountered. In her 22-year career, the former Miss World has spoken out about getting paid less than a male co-star in Bollywood.
Despite a successful Bollywood career in which she appeared in over 60 films, Priyanka Chopra Jonas said she was always paid less than her male co-stars.
She discussed how she was paid only the 10% of the male lead in her early days in Bollywood, and how males were given preferential treatment on set.
Even with her current level of expertise, the actor feels she would face a significant wage disparity if she worked with a male co-actor in Bollywood today - despite the fact that her generation of female performers has advocated for equal pay.
Ms. Chopra Jonas spoke after being chosen to the BBC 100 Women list for 2022, recalling how, as a young performer in the Indian film business, she viewed deep-rooted misogyny as "normal."
When asked about her days in the Indian film business, the 40-year-old said it was usual for her to spend hours waiting for her male co-stars.
When asked about pay parity in Hollywood, Priyanka Copra stated that her new programme 'Citadel' will be the first time she receives the same salary as her co-actor." Well the first time it's happened to me, it has happened in Hollywood . So I don't know how to move forward. Because this was my first show with a male actor as a co-lead." the Quantico actor said in an interview.
Priyanka Chopra is now working on Russo Brothers' 'Citadel.' The series, starring Richard Madden, will be available exclusively on Prime Video. Priyanka Chopra will appear in Farhan Akhtar's ‘Jee le Zara’. Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif are to be featured in the movie.
Q1- What is Priyanka Chopra's Net Worth?
Priyanka's total net worth stands at 70 million USD which is around 559 crores Rupees.
Q2- Who is Priyanka Chopra Married to?
Priyanka Chopra is married to Nick Jonas
Despite a successful Bollywood career in which she appeared in over 60 films, Priyanka Chopra Jonas said she was always paid less than her male co-stars.
She discussed how she was paid only the 10% of the male lead in her early days in Bollywood, and how males were given preferential treatment on set.
Even with her current level of expertise, the actor feels she would face a significant wage disparity if she worked with a male co-actor in Bollywood today - despite the fact that her generation of female performers has advocated for equal pay.
Ms. Chopra Jonas spoke after being chosen to the BBC 100 Women list for 2022, recalling how, as a young performer in the Indian film business, she viewed deep-rooted misogyny as "normal."
When asked about her days in the Indian film business, the 40-year-old said it was usual for her to spend hours waiting for her male co-stars.
When asked about pay parity in Hollywood, Priyanka Copra stated that her new programme 'Citadel' will be the first time she receives the same salary as her co-actor." Well the first time it's happened to me, it has happened in Hollywood . So I don't know how to move forward. Because this was my first show with a male actor as a co-lead." the Quantico actor said in an interview.
Priyanka Chopra is now working on Russo Brothers' 'Citadel.' The series, starring Richard Madden, will be available exclusively on Prime Video. Priyanka Chopra will appear in Farhan Akhtar's ‘Jee le Zara’. Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif are to be featured in the movie.
Q1- What is Priyanka Chopra's Net Worth?
Priyanka's total net worth stands at 70 million USD which is around 559 crores Rupees.
Q2- Who is Priyanka Chopra Married to?
Priyanka Chopra is married to Nick Jonas
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