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Sudha Chandran Highlights Pay Gap in Early TV Career
✍️ India.com
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 03:17 AM
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The veteran actress Sudha Chandran reflects on the pay disparity she faced when she first appeared on television as Ramola Sikand.
Sudha Chandran, the celebrated Indian actress and dancer, recently spoke about the unequal pay she encountered during the early years of her television career. The actress first entered the small screen with the role of Ramola Sikand, a character that brought her into the limelight. Chandran explained that, unlike her male counterparts, she received a lower salary for the same work. She added that the disparity was a common issue in the industry at that time, affecting many talented women. The actress’s candid remarks shed light on the gender pay gap that persisted in Indian television and underscore the progress needed for equal remuneration.