Satendra Soni, known for his memorable presence Aamir KhanHis acclaimed film ‘Lapata Ladies’, found himself in a deeply troubling situation which he felt compelled to share with the world on social media. In an emotional and tearful video, she opened up about being denied her fair payment after shooting for a film in Madhya Pradesh. To make matters worse, when she simply asked for the money she had earned, she was threatened with beatings. The heartbreaking video quickly gained attention and attracted many people, including the All Indian 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 did AICWA say about Satendra Soni’s alleged non-payment?
AICWA opened its note detailing the incident and expressing deep concern over the matter. They wrote: “Actor Satendra Soni, who appeared in Lapata Ladies, has publicly complained that he was called to Maihar in Madhya Pradesh for a film shoot. According to him, he was not paid his agreed remuneration even after working for 8 days. He said he received only an advance of Rs 50,000 and further alleged that Satendra Soni threatened him by sharing the film’s director and video. The pain and suffering he endured reflects the pain and suffering of artists and workers in the Indian film industry. expresses serious concern about the conduct.” The note further reads, “Many activists and artistes have complained that they are called for film shoots with promises of work, but are later delayed or denied payment and are intimidated when they demand their fair dues. Such complaints deserve serious attention. By publicly sharing his emotional video, Satendra Soni has brought these concerns into the public domain and highlighted the difficulties artists and activists may face.“
What action has AICWA demanded for Satendra Soni’s case?
Calling for swift and decisive action, AICWA made it clear that this is not a matter to be taken lightly. They said, “This is not a trivial matter. The Madhya Pradesh government should immediately take up the matter and ensure a fair and impartial investigation. Every worker and artist deserves dignity, timely payment and protection from intimidation. All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has urged the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shri Mohan Yadav to register an FIR against the producer and director based on the complaint of actor Satendra Soni and to direct the police to ensure the safety and security of film workers and artistes in Madhya Pradesh.“
What did Satendra Soni reveal in his Instagram post about the incident?
Satendra himself took to Instagram to explain the whole situation in detail with a heartfelt caption written in Hindi. He shared, “Hello, my name is Satendra Soni. I am an actor. I went to Maihar in Madhya Pradesh to shoot for a film called Ped Palki. It is directed and produced by Pushpendra SinghWho also did 92 in Ajmer. They sent me an advance of ₹50,000 to come shoot and promised to pay the rest during the shoot.”He added, “I had a total of 10 days of shooting work. After 7-8 days, they didn’t give me anything. There too I heard people from the unit say that nobody got paid. When I asked about the payment, I was told to pack up. Pushpendra started threatening me and said, ‘You check out of the hotel in 10 minutes, you shouldn’t be seen in the hotel, or we will kill you’.” His wife, Pragati Chauhan, who There was a heroine in the movie, she also abused and abused me. I was very scared, and I started to check out from the hotel in fear. Sridhar Dubey and Pankaj Sharma Came with me too.”
Satendra Soni has been a part of any other projects?
Satendra Soni has been a part of several popular films and shows including ‘Doctor Ji’, ‘Bawal’, ‘Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders’ and the television show ‘Hello Bachon’, where he played small but memorable roles that were appreciated by the audience.
