Tillotama Shome opens up on negotiating fees in the industry amid pay gap issue between male and female actors: ‘You have to demand it’

Tillotama Shome spoke on the Bollywood pay gap, saying many relate to being undervalued but resist fair pay. She is willing to walk away from projects that don’t value her financially. She stressed actors must demand raises themselves, especially those from working-class backgrounds. Notable works include ‘Monsoon Wedding’ and ‘Delhi Crime’.