Overview
- In a GQ India interview published Saturday, Sanon said producers often trim the female lead’s fee when budgets tighten even as male stars command a larger slice.
- She cited an early-career moment where a male co-star at her level received a better car, which she said signaled unequal respect on set.
- Sanon said speaking up was hard early on and that, as an outsider, she saw roles she nearly won go to star kids.
- She now produces to back substantial parts for women and wants more top male actors to take supporting roles in women-led stories.
- The remarks arrive during promotions for Homi Adajania’s Cocktail 2, scheduled for June 19, 2026, reinforcing ongoing debates over pay parity and nepotism in Bollywood.