The Family Man: Internationally acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee, who has recently been in the limelight for his pivotal role in ‘The Family Man’, a hit Amazon Prime series, dropped a bombshell in his latest interview. Speaking candidly on the YouTube channel ‘Unfiltered by Samdish’, Bajpayee bared the harsh reality of unequal pay scales in the realm of Indian OTT platforms.
Does Bollywood’s ‘The Family Man’ get SRK or Salman-Level Paycheques?
Manoj Bajpayee says he wasn’t paid enough for Family Man. He further says that if it was a big star, or foreign actor, they would have been paid more.
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Bajpayee, known for his riveting performances, has candidly stated that his remuneration for the series paled in comparison to the kind commanded by Bollywood’s bigwigs such as Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. He went on to declare that his earnings would not lead to wealth accumulation, particularly when performing in offbeat films like ‘Gali Guleiyan’ and ‘Bhosle.’
Bajpayee: The ‘Budget-Friendly’ Asset of Indian OTT Platforms
Never one to mince words, Bajpayee drew a parallel between himself and inexpensive labour in China. He said that his pay scale was equivalent to ‘cheap labour’ and that OTT platforms, much like traditional producers, would shell out the big bucks for marquee names. Bajpayee’s stark assessment raises questions about pay disparity in the OTT space.
Manoj Bajpayee: A Powerhouse Performer Despite Pay Discrepancies
Despite the wage gap, Bajpayee continues to impress audiences with his versatile acting prowess. His most recent performance in the movie ‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai’ was widely appreciated. He essayed the role of an ordinary lawyer battling for justice for a sexual assault victim, further showcasing his exceptional talent.
Bajpayee’s stark revelations have laid bare the wage disparity in the Indian OTT landscape. While the actor has certainly earned international acclaim and popularity with his work, it appears that monetary recognition in the industry still has some catching up to do. As the viewership of OTT platforms continues to skyrocket, one can only hope that this imbalance will be rectified sooner rather than later.
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