Deepika Padukone vs Triptii Dimri: In a surprise twist that has revived discussions of pay equality in Bollywood, reports have been making the rounds that actress Deepika Padukone demanded over ₹20 crore for her recent project, along with shorter working hours as she adjusted to her status as a new mother. The said film was reported to feature up-and-coming actress Triptii Dimri, who is also reported to be earning much lower pay—around ₹4 crore—for her contribution to the same film.

Deepika’s Demands Raise Eyebrows

Deepika Padukone, with her powerful performances in films like Padmaavat, Chhapaak, and Piku, is among the highest-paid Indian film actresses. Her rumored asking price of ₹20 crore has generated controversy not just due to the amount, but also due to her demand for fewer working hours. Industry insiders claim that Padukone, who has just delivered her child, wishes to maintain a better work-life balance and is therefore demanding shooting for fewer hours.

Triptii Dimri’s Rising Star Yet Lower Pay

Triptii Dimri, who gained popularity through performances in Bulbbul and Animal, soon became an aspiring star of Bollywood. But her reported fee of ₹4 crore has put into perspective how colossal the pay gap continues to be between old stars and new actors—albeit when both are performing crucial roles in an endeavor.

Also Read: Deepika Padukone Joins Allu Arjun After Exit from Prabhas’ Spirit

The Ongoing Conversation

This is a snapshot of the broader issue of pay disparity in film. While experience and box office appeal would normally command high pay, always the issue of disparity in pay is sensitive. It also raises questions on whether the industry accommodates changes in an actor’s personal life—like motherhood—without paying or overpaying actors.

With audiences and entertainment professionals both increasingly pro-fairness and pro-transparency, these sorts of cases might encourage the equality, flexibility, and value conversations that the entertainment industry needs to have.

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