Mumbai, March 4 -- In Bollywood, male actors usually get paid more than female actors, even when both play important roles in a movie. Many actresses have spoken about this unfair system, but the industry has been slow to change. Sometimes, when an actress asks for the same pay as a male star, she loses the role. This happened with Kareena Kapoor.

Kareena Kapoor Was the First Choice

Kareena was first offered the lead role in Kal Ho Naa Ho, the top choice to play Naina in the film, but her request for equal pay led to her being replaced. This incident shows the deep-rooted pay difference in Bollywood.

During the casting of Kal Ho Naa Ho, Karan Johar wanted Kareena Kapoor as the female lead, Naina Catherine Kapur. The film was set to sta...