Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Bollywood Director Defends High Remunerations for Alia, Deepika, Kangana
A famous movie director, DK, says that actresses like Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, and Kangana Ranaut should be paid a lot because they bring many people to watch their movies.
He makes movies and TV shows with strong female characters.
His next show, The Family Man 3, will also have interesting women characters.
Deepika Padukone's exit from 'Spirit' sparked pay parity debate
Director DK defends high remunerations for female stars like Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, and Kangana Ranaut
He believes their box office pull justifies their high pay
DK's production house, Raj-DK, known for strong female characters in films and shows
The Family Man 3 to feature complex women characters
- Who
- Director DK, actresses Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, and Kangana Ranaut
- What
- Defended high remunerations for actresses
- When
- November 21, 2025
- Where
- In an interview with News18 Showsha
- Why
- To address the pay parity debate sparked by Deepika Padukone's exit from 'Spirit'
Those who support equal pay
Those who believe in market-based pay
Pay Gap
Those who support equal pay
Actresses should be paid equally to their male counterparts
Those who believe in market-based pay
Actors and actresses should be paid based on their market pull and box office numbers
- Director's Name
- DK
- Production House
- Raj-DK
- Upcoming Show
- The Family Man 3
- Actresses Mentioned
- Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Kangana Ranaut