In a recent conversation with Filmfare, Madhuri Dixit opened up about how much the Industry has changed for women over time. The Bollywood actress shared her views on how women have to work almost twice as hard as men to earn recognition, especially when it comes to looks and presenting themselves on screen. 

The Bollywood actress, when asked how she looks at young actresses, talks about pay parity and equal pay, or something she feels is missing in this industry which could have been better, she said, “They are right about the pay parity, but it’s everywhere. It’s a male society… male-dominated, and women have to take baby steps; they have been chipping at the bricks, little by little try to break the wall.”

Madhuri Dixit further added that she feels, “Every woman has to take that step..try to do better every time.” The Bollywood actress further emphasized the fact that “women have to always look their best every time they come on screen.” She stated that it was wonderful that people are speaking up now, and how she is genuinely happy about the fact how far women have come along.

The Bollywood actress further recalled what film sets used to look like back in the 90s. She revealed that apart from female co-stars, the only women on set were usually hairdressers. “When I used to work on the sets in the 90s, the only women on the stage used to be the Hairdresser and the co-stars. But now when I walk on the sets, there are women everywhere,” she proudly said. 

More about Madhuri Dixit’s upcoming film ‘Maa Behen:’ 

Produced by Vikram Malhotra and Suresh Triveni under the banners Abundantia Entertainment and Opening Image Films, Maa Behen is an upcoming Hindi comedy thriller starring Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, Dharna Durga, and Ravi Kishan in key roles.

Directed by Suresh Triveni, the film is set to release on June 4, 2026, on Netflix.