Satendra Soni, known for his memorable appearance in: Aamir KhanThe acclaimed film ‘Laapataa Ladies’, found herself in a scary situation which she felt compelled to share with the world on social media. In an emotional and tearful video, he opened up about being denied his rightful payment after shooting a film in Madhya Pradesh. What’s worse, when he just asked for the money he earned, he was met with threats to beat him up. The heartbreaking video quickly gained attention and moved many people, including the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA), which has now officially acknowledged the actor’s condition and addressed the issue on the official X (formerly Twitter) account.
What does AICWA say about Satendra Soni’s non-payment allegations?
AICWA opened its note by detailing the incident and expressing deep concern over the matter. They wrote: “Actor Satendra Soni, who appeared in Laapataa Ladies, publicly stated that he was called to Maihar, Madhya Pradesh, for a film shoot. According to him, despite working for 8 days, he was not paid his agreed wages. He stated that he only received an advance of Rs. 50,000. Satendra Soni showed the pain and distress he said he suffered. The memo further reads, “Many workers and artists say they were summoned for film shoots with promises of work, but later faced delays or denials of payment and were said to be subjected to intimidation when they demanded their due compensation. Such complaints deserve serious attention. By publicly sharing his emotional video, Satendra Soni brought these concerns into the public sphere and highlighted the difficulties that artists and workers may face.“
What action does AICWA demand for Satendra Soni’s case?
Calling for swift and decisive action, AICWA made it abundantly clear that this is not something to be taken lightly. They said, “This is not a trivial matter. The Government of Madhya Pradesh should take immediate cognizance of this issue and ensure a fair and impartial investigation. Every worker and artist deserves dignity, timely compensation, and protection from intimidation. The All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) urged the Honorable Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Mohan Yadav, to order the police to register an FIR against the producer and director based on the allegations made by actor Satendra Soni and to ensure the safety and security of film workers and artists in Madhya Pradesh.“
What did Satendra Soni reveal in his Instagram post about the incident?
Satendra himself took to Instagram to explain the entire situation in detail through a heartfelt caption written in Hindi. He shared, “Hello, my name is Satendra Soni. I am an actor. I went to Maihar, Madhya Pradesh, to shoot for a film called Ped Palki. Its director and producer is Pushpendra Singhwho also made Ajmer 92. They just sent me ₹50,000 in advance to go shoot, and promised to do the rest of the shoot fee.”He added, “I had a total of 10 days of shooting work. 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 pack up. Pushpendra started threatening me and said, ‘You check out from the hotel in 10 minutes, you don’t have to be seen in hotel,’ or otherwise. His wife, Pragati Chauhan, who is the star of the film, was also abused and abused. I was very scared, and as I started to check out of the hotel in fear. Shreedhar Dubey and: Pankaj Sharma also came with me.
What other projects has Satendra Soni done?
Satendra Soni has been a part of many popular films and shows including ‘Doctor G’, ‘Bawaal’, ‘Raat Akeli Hai. Bansal Murders’ and the television show ‘Hello Bachhon’, where he played small but memorable roles that were appreciated by the audience.
