Satendra Soni, known for his unforgettable looks Aamir KhanOn the set of his critically acclaimed film Laapataa Ladies, he found himself in a very disturbing situation that he felt the need to share with the world on social media. In an emotional and tearful video, he narrated how he was denied due remuneration after shooting for a film in Madhya Pradesh. To make matters worse, when he asked for the money he had earned, he was threatened with beatings. The heartbreaking video quickly attracted attention and moved many people, including the All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA), which has now officially acknowledged the actor’s plight and addressed the issue on its official X (formerly Twitter) account.
What is AICWA’s comment on Satendra Soni’s non-payment charges?
AICWA detailed the incident in its note and expressed deep concern over the matter. They wrote: “Actor Satendra Soni, who stars in ‘Laapataa Ladies’, has publicly claimed that he was called to Maihar in Madhya Pradesh for the shooting of the film. According to him, despite working for 8 days, he was not paid as agreed. He stated that he received only an advance of Rs 50,000 and further claimed that he was threatened by the producer and director of the film. The emotional video shared by Satendra Soni reflects his pain and distress. “He said he has endured it. His allegations raise serious concerns about the treatment of artists and workers in the Indian film industry. “ The note further reads, “Many workers and artists claim that they were asked to shoot films and promised to work, but later faced delays or denials of payment and were allegedly intimidated when they demanded their dues. Such complaints deserve serious attention. By publicly sharing his emotional videos, Satendra Soni brought these concerns into the public sphere and highlighted the difficulties that artists and workers can face.“
What action does AICWA demand in Satendra Soni case?
AICWA called for swift, decisive action and made clear this is not something to be taken lightly. “This is not a trivial matter. The Madhya Pradesh government should immediately recognize this issue and ensure a fair and impartial investigation,” they said. Every worker and artist deserves dignity, prompt payment, and protection from intimidation. The All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has urged Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Mohan Yadav to direct the police to register an FIR against the producers and directors based on the allegations against actor Satendra Soni and ensure the safety of film workers and artistes in Madhya Pradesh.“
What did Satendra Soni reveal about the incident in his Instagram post?
Satendra himself wrote a heartfelt caption in Hindi on Instagram explaining the entire situation in detail. He shared, “Hello everyone, my name is Satendra Soni. I am an actor. I went to Maihar in Madhya Pradesh to shoot for a film called Ped Palki. The director and producer of the film is Pushpendra Singhwho also produced “Ajmer 92”. They just gave me 50,000 rupees in advance to shoot and promised to pay the remaining amount during the shoot. “He added, “I did a total of 10 days of shooting. After 7-8 days, they did not give me any payment. There, I also heard people in the unit saying that no one is getting paid. When I asked about the payment, they asked me to pack my bags. Pushpendra started threatening me and said, ‘You will check out from the hotel in 10 minutes and you should not be seen in the hotel otherwise we will kill you.'” His wife Pragati Chauhan Chauhan, the heroine of the film, also hurled abuse and abuse at me. I was so scared when I started walking out of the hotel with fear. Shridhar Dubey and Pankaj Sharma Also came with me. “
What other projects has Satendra Soni been involved in?
Satendra Soni has acted in several popular movies and TV series including Doctor G, Bawaal, Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders and the TV show Hello Bachhon, in which he played small yet memorable roles that were appreciated by the audience.
