India, July 4 -- Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon has spoken about the gender bias she has experienced in the film industry, saying female actors are often judged differently from their male counterparts. In a conversation with Lily Singh on her YouTube channel, Kriti spoke about the challenges of navigating the industry and revealed that assistant directors are often more intimidated by male stars, while female actors are frequently taken for granted.

Reflecting on her journey, Kriti said that of all the fields she has been a part of, including modelling, engineering college and the film industry, it is Bollywood where she has faced the greatest challenges. She recalled that when she began her career, the opportunities available to women wer...