Updated On: 03 February, 2025 04:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Akashdeep Sabir, who was asked about pay parity, took Saif Ali Khan`s stabbing incident as an example and pointed out that Kareena Kapoor couldn`t afford a watchman or driver

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, Akashdeep Sabir Pic/Instagram
Days after Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing incident shook the entertainment industry, Jigra actor and veteran filmmaker Akashdeep Sabir took a dig at the same by dragging the superstar and his wife Kareena Kapoor while discussing pay parity. Akashdeep mentioned in an interview actors who can be crowd-pullers are naturally paid more than their female counterparts. He cited the example of Pushpa 2 with Allu Arjun making more money than Rashmika Mandanna.
After Saif Ali Khan was stabbed multiple times by an intruder who invaded the house with the intent of theft, several industry experts hopped on debates to discuss the security measures at Khan’s house which led to the incident. Many also questioned the lack of security as well as the absence of a driver since Saif had to be taken to the hospital in an autorickshaw.