Anu Aggarwal, the original Aashiqui girl, made her debut in Mahesh Bhatt’s film and became an overnight sensation. However, a life-changing accident in 1999 led to her early departure from showbiz.
In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Bubble, Anu revealed she was paid more than co-star Rahul Roy and shared her views on pay disparity. For Aashiqui, Rahul Roy was paid Rs 30,000.The actress, however, received a significantly higher fee, amounting to lakhs. She mentioned that even before Aashiqui, she was earning more than her male counterparts in modeling. When the film came along, she quoted a modest fee, which was readily accepted, despite it being lower than her modeling earnings.
In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Bubble, Anu revealed she was paid more than co-star Rahul Roy and shared her views on pay disparity. For Aashiqui, Rahul Roy was paid Rs 30,000.The actress, however, received a significantly higher fee, amounting to lakhs. She mentioned that even before Aashiqui, she was earning more than her male counterparts in modeling. When the film came along, she quoted a modest fee, which was readily accepted, despite it being lower than her modeling earnings.
Anu discussed the current issue of pay disparity among actresses, noting that she never faced such challenges. She explained that today’s actresses often earn half or even less than their male counterparts, a mentality she finds problematic. Unlike many, Anu never had to confront this issue, as her work consistently demonstrated her worth, leading her to become the highest-paid model from her first job.
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Her dedication ensured she received the compensation she asked for, long before these issues became widely acknowledged in society.