OTT Vs TV: Why Are Male Characters Paid More In Films & OTT?

In this session of #Indiatodayconclave2025 Anu Ranjan, President, The Indian Television Academy discussed the persistent gender pay gap in the entertainment industry Siddharth Zarabi, Editor, Business Today. She highlighted significant disparities in film and OTT platforms, where male stars earn substantially more than their female counterparts. She noted that television has made progress in equalising pay, but films and OTT services continue to favour male actors financially.