Kriti Sanon on Bollywood Pay Gap: Why Actresses Still Fight for Their Fee

Kriti Sanon on Bollywood Pay Gap: Why Actresses Still Fight for Their Fee

Kriti Sanon has put Bollywood’s gender pay gap back in the spotlight after saying that patriarchy is still deeply ingrained in the film industry. In a recent interview, she said that when producers need to cut costs, the female lead’s fee is often negotiated down, while a large part of the budget still goes to … Read more

Block Booking in Cinema: Are Stars Buying Their Own Box Office Hype?

Block Booking in Cinema: Are Stars Buying Their Own Box Office Hype?

Block booking has become one of the dirtiest open secrets of Indian cinema. The allegation is simple: producers, stars, brands, or related groups buy large batches of tickets for their own films to create the impression of a strong opening. This pushes up advance booking, creates “housefull” buzz, and gives fan pages a number to … Read more