Now actresses are also starting to voice their opinion about the pay discrimination that exists among actors in Malayalam cinema. Aparna Balamurali and Namitha Pramod have already spoken openly about discrimination in remuneration. The actresses said that we are not asking for the amount paid to superstars, but we are asking for fair pay.
Aishwarya Lakshmi
Now Aishwarya Lakshmi has come forward to clarify her stand on the issue. Aishwarya Lakshmi said in an interview granted to Mathrubhumi that I am looking at this issue from a different level. Not only in the film industry. there is discrimination in remuneration.. it exists in all fields. This is a topic that needs to be discussed. I am never one to work for very little pay. Says Aishwarya. Sometimes a producer spends his entire earnings to make a film.
Aishwarya Lakshmi
The producer should get back at least four times the money they spend even if the film is released. They want to work in that ratio. They should not face a financial crisis because of our reward. That is what I am following… But I will give you a small amount of money.. If Aishwarya comes and tells me to act and go, I will not go. I am not a person who asks for more or less money. I get paid based on how much effort I put into that film. Aishwarya Lakshmi says that tomorrow when one of my films enters the 50 crore club, I will change my salary. I will change my salary on that day.
Aishwarya Lakshmi
