Kriti Sanon says ‘most men were not willing to do films’ in which her role was bigger

Kriti Sanon is presently occupied with the promotions of her forthcoming movie Bachchhan Paandey. The actress has come a long way from her Heropanti days and has an impressive lineup of movies scheduled for release this year. After Bachchhan Paandey, Kriti will be seen in three more movies in 2022. The actress has now said numerous male actors have refused to feature opposite her, feeling insecure if her role is bigger than them in the movie.

Speaking to Indian Express, Kriti said, “There are very, very few who would let others share screen space equally. I’ve been in situations where most men were not willing to do a film where 60% was me and 40% was a male actor’s role. Nobody was willing to do it. So, I obviously think that these things need to change a little. What Akshay did in Atrangi Re was so commendable. It was a small but good role. Akshay is so not insecure of anyone, and plays his part honestly.”

Speaking about why she said yes to the role, Kriti told PTI, “It had all the elements, action, comedy, drama, thrill which worked for me. It is smartly done and within that world, I feature as this urban girl, a role I hadn’t played in a while. She is a gutsy girl who enters this poles-apart world to make a film on a gangster who can kill her any moment. I found that hook very interesting.”

She added, “What also worked for me was that my chemistry with Akshay in the film is different from what we had done in Housefull 4, it is an entirely new space so there was a chance to do something I hadn’t done before.”