Sonakshi Sinha, a rising star in the industry, has been making waves with her portrayal of Fareedan in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Directed by the renowned Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the web series has garnered praise and recognition. Sonakshi’s versatility and consistent performances have solidified her position in the industry. In a recent interview with News 18, she shared her thoughts on the issue of pay disparity between male and female actresses.
When discussing her current work phase, Sonakshi Sinha quipped that she was living her best life and playing the kinds of roles she had always wanted. The actress went on to say that she is enjoying and making the most of her roles, which are different from one another. However, she added that even though she is enjoying herself, she continues to fight for the money she believes she deserves.
Sonakshi says, “It’s not easy, and it doesn’t feel right sometimes. When filmmakers approach you, they know that you bring something to the table. But when it comes to the money conversation, everybody just wants an actress, particularly, to reduce her fee.” The actress stated that although she does not know why it happens, women must fight this struggle. She continued, “We’re fighting too many battles anyway. So, this fight for remuneration is just one of them.”
Directed by the renowned Sanjay Leela Bhansali, ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ boasts an impressive ensemble cast that includes Sonakshi Sinha, Manisha Koirala, Shekhar Suman, Adhyayan Suman, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Fardeen Khan, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Taha Shah, Sharmin Segal, and more. This highly anticipated web series is set to captivate audiences with its stellar performances and compelling storyline.
Source: News18
