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Kriti Sanon says Bollywood shortchanges outsiders with unequal pay and star kid bias

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Published on 10 May 2026
Kriti Sanon says Bollywood shortchanges outsiders with unequal pay and star kid bias

She says her roles were quietly diverted

Kriti Sanon opened up about facing unequal pay and subtle bias in Bollywood after entering the industry without a film background. She says she lost roles to star kids and had to navigate uncertainty on set. For her, the turning point was Mimi, which brought critical acclaim and major awards—highlighting the gap between talent and opportunity.

  • Kriti Sanon alleges unequal pay in Bollywood
  • She says roles often went to star kids instead
  • She described subtle bias on film sets
  • Mimi became her career turning point with major awards
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