In the past, we have seen many actresses opening up about the pay disparity in the film industry – be it south or Hindi cinema. That is an issue that continues to be raised by many. And now, actress-producer Pallavi Joshi recently revealed the gender pay gap that prevailed in the television industry during the 1990s. She said that despite being one of the most sought-after actresses of the time, she earned less than her male counterparts.Pallavi: remembers a time when he was an actor Shekhar Suman are considered to be the highest paid television stars in India. Sharing an anecdote from that time, he said in a chat with IANS, “I will tell you that there was a magazine cover page with Shekhar Suman’s picture and my picture.However, he pointed out that even at the peak of his television career, his salary was nowhere near that of Shekhar. Highlighting the unfair pay structure that exists in the industry, Pallavi stated, “Shekhar Suman used to earn double the amount I earned. Even though I was the highest paid actor on television, I was still paid half the price of what he was paid.Pallavi Joshi was one of the most popular faces on Indian television in the late 1980s and 1990s, earning acclaim for her performances in popular shows like ‘Mriganayani’, ‘Talaash’ and ‘Aarohan’. Known for choosing strong, content-driven roles, she has built a reputation as one of the industry’s most respected performers. Meanwhile, Shekhar Suman enjoyed immense popularity during the same period through hit television shows including ‘Dekh Bhai Dekh’, ‘Wah Janaab’ and ‘Movers & Shakers’.On the work front, she recently earned praise for her performance in the recently released series ‘Margao Files’.