Kriti Sanon highlights gender bias in Bollywood, revealing female actors are often undervalued on sets while assistant directors show greater deference to male stars.
Kriti Sanon talks about gender bias in Bollywood
Jul 04, 2026
01:04 pm
What's the storyBollywood actor Kriti Sanon recently opened up about the gender bias she has faced in the film industry.
In a conversation with Lily Singh on her YouTube channel, she revealed that assistant directors are usually intimidated by male stars and that female actors are often taken for granted.
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