The actor’s comments add to the growing protest by artists over timely payments in the entertainment industry
Romaisa Khan has joined Pakistani celebrities who are denouncing the film industry for untimely payment for their work. Agreeing that we cannot deny that late payments exist in the industry, he shared his opinion on the matter in a recent interview.
“I feel like it’s your own money and you shouldn’t have to beg for it over and over again,” Romaisa said. He Hadsa The actress shared that it is something she herself struggles with a lot. “I often don’t get paid for this because I feel very hesitant and shy about asking for it. I just let it go and my friends and family get upset for me.”
The actor’s statement was part of a larger issue that many industry professionals like director Mehreen Jabbar, veteran actor Mohammed Ahmed and actors Ahmed Ali Butt, Ramsha Khan, Nadia Afgan, Yasir Hussain and Alizeh Shah have pointed out.
Earlier, Mahira Khan had shed light on the struggles of technicians in the film industry in September. On his Instagram story, he reminded us of the magnitude of the problem. “Imagine if high-profile actors and successful directors went through this,” he said. “Imagine what the technicians go through.”
Before that, Mehreen had burst the bubble of those harboring the impression that a career in the television industry is equivalent to a prosperous bank account in July. “Our drama industry has progressed a lot and there has been a very high viewership,” he said during an interview.. “But behind the scenes there are a lot of compromises and this industry operates in a very unprofessional manner. That’s the sad part.”
Mohammed then thanked Mehreen for initiating the conversion in July. On Instagram, he said, “Mehreen has spoken very clearly about the system and the drama industry, and that makes me very happy. She said clearly what I have been saying quietly for years.” He Cake The actor said that a delay of three to four months is extremely normal.
Endorsing Mehreen’s beggar analogy, Mohammed continued, “You have to put your hands together and beg them to pay you. Then they hand you a check, while giving the impression that they are doing you a big favor, just because they have decided to pay you. In every project, I feel their goal is to make actors beg for money. It destroys your dignity.”
Ahmed also criticized the industry’s recurring problem with late payments. “Late payments are an industry standard,” he said in an Instagram story in July. “Production companies, television channels and corporate sponsors have a payment clause of 60 to 90 days, which is also almost never met on time.”
He added: “There are few people who will pay you on time, otherwise everyone will make sure that you have to beg for your money, and in installments too.” On a lighter note, the actor said: “Work for YouTube. Be your own boss.”
