Satendra Soni, known for his unforgettable appearance in Aamir KhanThe popular movie ‘Laapataa Ladies’, she faced a lot of problems which she was forced to share with the world on social media. In a tearful video, he opened up about being denied his due salary after shooting a film in Madhya Pradesh. The worst part is that when he asked for the money he had earned, he threatened to beat him. The offensive video quickly became popular and affected many people, including the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA), which has now officially acknowledged the actor’s plight and addressed the issue on his official X account (formerly Twitter).
What did AICWA say about Satendra Soni’s non-payment issues?
The AICWA opened its document by explaining in detail what happened and what was involved in the matter. They wrote: “Artist Satendra Soni, who appeared in Laapataa Ladies, has publicly said that he was called to Maihar, Madhya Pradesh, to make a film. According to him, even after working for 8 days, he was not paid his agreed salary. He said that he only received an advance of Rs. 50,000 and he also said that he was threatened by the producer of the film and Sandra. The pain and suffering that he is said to have endured raises serious concerns about the treatment of artists and workers in the Indian film industry No artist or worker has to endure. The document also said, “Many workers and professionals say that they invite them to watch movies and promises of work, but later they are delayed or rejected and threatened when they want their money.” Such complaints deserve serious consideration. By publicly sharing his emotional video, Satendra Soni has brought these concerns to the public and shed light on the challenges artists and workers face.“
What has AICWA said to do about Satendra Soni?
In calling for immediate action, AICWA made it clear that this is not an issue to be taken lightly. They said, “This is not a small matter. The Madhya Pradesh government should immediately take cognizance of the matter and ensure that the investigation is conducted in a fair and impartial manner. Every worker and artist should be respected, paid on time, and protected from threats. All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) urges the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Mohan Yadav, to direct the police to register an FIR against the producer and director based on the allegations made by actor Satendra Soni and ensure the safety and security of film workers and artists in Madhya Pradesh.“
What did Satendra Soni reveal on his Instagram page about this?
Satendra himself took to Instagram to explain everything in detail through a heartfelt message written in Hindi. He shared, “Hi, my name is Satendra Soni. I am an actor. I went to Maihar, Madhya Pradesh, to shoot for a film called Ped Palki. The director is an actor so I am Pushpendra Singhwho also produced Ajmer 92. He just sent me ₹50,000 in advance to come for the shoot, and offered to pay the rest during the shoot.”He added, “I had a job to shoot for 10 days. After 7-8 days, they didn’t pay me anything. There, I also heard people in the unit saying that no one was paid. When I asked about the payment, I was told to take the goods. Pushpendra started threatening me and said, ‘If you look from the hotel in 10 minutes, you must not be seen in the hotel, or we will kill you. His wife, Pragati Chauhan, who was the heroine of the film, he also scolded me and insulted me. I was very scared, and when I started to look outside the hotel with fear. Shredhar Dubey is Pankaj Sharma he also came with me.”
What other projects has Satendra Soni been involved in?
Satendra Soni has been a part of several popular films and shows including ‘Doctor G’, ‘Bawaal’, ‘Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders’ and the television show ‘Hello Bachhon’, where he played small but memorable roles that were appreciated by the public.
