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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Comedian Bharti Singh reveals EMI struggles, says side income is a MUST. when doorbell rings, she fears he could be a loan recovery agent
The world of Indian television is currently weathering a turbulent phase. Once known for churning out hit daily soaps and talk shows with mass appeal, the industry is now seeing a steady decline in both output and financial backing. Many shows are disappearing just months after they debut. This concerning trend was highlighted in a podcast featuring comedian couple Haarsh Limbachiyaa and Bharti Singh , along with actress Reem Shaikh . Their candid conversation shed light on how artists, even after years of contribution, are grappling with declining pay and professional uncertainty. Reem Shaikh's Career Paradox: Success Without Stability Reem Shaikh, a prominent figure in the television circuit for over 15 years, shared how her long-standing commitment and past successes haven't translated into the financial security one might expect. Despite delivering high ratings through popular shows like Raabta and several others, she confessed that the earnings she currently receives are nowhere near what she anticipated—once expecting around Rs 1.5 to Rs 2 lakh per episode. Due to massive cost cutbacks across the board, her compensation does not reflect the value or consistency of her work over the years. Haarsh and Bharti's Reality: Loans Over Lavish Paychecks Haarsh Limbachiyaa voiced deep concern over how drastically the TV ecosystem has shifted. According to him, few large-scale shows are being produced anymore, and financial constraints have become the new norm. He emphasized that even as hosts for leading networks like Colors and Sony, they don't receive the generous fees people assume. The couple explained that there's a common misconception that stars like them make Rs 20 to Rs 50 lakh per appearance, but the reality is far less glamorous. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Utilice el servicio de élite para la aplicación de la Green Card Green Card Lottery Experts Solicita ahora Undo Bharti Singh added a humorous yet poignant twist, sharing that their household is surviving by taking loans. She remarked that they've been so reliant on borrowing money that even the milkman's arrival sparks anxiety, fearing it might be a debt collector at the door. The couple mentioned jokingly how they once saw a media article claiming that comedian Krushna Abhishek was earning Rs 35 lakh for a show. Haarsh called Krushna, asking if he could spare some of it. TV's Technical Backbone Crumbles Reem and Haarsh both acknowledged how reduced budgets are not just affecting actors but also the crew behind the scenes. Many directors, editors, and technicians have switched to YouTube to sustain themselves, unwilling to continue depending on television work that no longer offers financial reliability. Another concerning shift, Reem pointed out, is how actors are now hired on monthly contracts rather than being paid per day. With salaries as low as Rs 50,000 per month and expectations to work 22–30 days straight, this model severely undercuts performers, especially those without supplemental income from brand deals or social media. Dreams, Love, and Quiet Strength Despite the instability, Reem remains emotionally grounded. She said she feels content with her career path but chooses not to engage in content creation on platforms like TikTok mply because it doesn't align with her interests. She noted that producers now prioritize social media popularity over acting skills, a factor that cost her a role in a web series. When she tried stepping into films, she was turned away for being "too television." Though she never took a professional break, the struggle to transition was real. On Matters of the Heart Currently single, Reem described herself as a hopeless romantic with traditional values. She hopes to marry within the next five years, looking for someone who seeks emotional depth and long-term stability. She's open to arranged marriage and remains nostalgic about a past relationship from four years ago, admitting she hasn't fully moved on. However, she's in no rush. If she doesn't find the right partner, she plans to adopt a daughter and build a life filled with purpose and love.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Bharti Singh, Reem Shaikh, Haarsh Limbachiyaa weigh in on shrinking budgets for TV shows: ‘Actors are being hired on a monthly salary of Rs 50,000'
Actress Reem Shaikh, who is currently seen on Laughter Chefs Season 2, has been working in the TV industry for the last 15 years. During a recent appearance on Bharti Singh's podcast, Reem spoke about the ongoing budget constraints in the television industry and highlighted how actors today are being paid significantly less. Haarsh Limbachiyaa also spoke about how the market has gotten very bad, and today, big-budget shows are not being made. On the podcast, Reem said, 'Having a set in Filmcity is a privilege now. No outdoor schedules happen anymore, and no one is willing to have a set before Naigaon, which takes four hours to travel to and fro.'Adding to this, Haarsh said, 'Very few big shows like Laughter Chef are being made today. Budgets have reduced. I am seeing such a big show after 3-4 years. Now it feels like TV is struggling. It is on a down curve.' Also Read: Reem Shaikh on being threatened by a man on a show's set: 'Be grateful I didn't make your life miserable' Reem Shaikh continued, 'After I did Raabta, I did two shows back-to-back on Colors. After these three major shows, I thought I had come into the category where I would get paid Rs 1.5 to 2 lakhs per day. This is still a small amount. These amounts were paid to actors per day 15 years back. I thought if not that much, something around that. But sadly, the budget is not even close to these figures. After working so hard for 15 years, delivering so much work, the budgets are still not there. As a child artist, I wasn't paid much, and now that I am an adult, budgets have been cut down.' Haarsh Limbachiyaa recalled the time he was mind-blown to learn that actress Shweta Tiwari was paid Rs 1 lakh per day for Kasautii Zindagi Kay. Sharing her opinion, Bharti Singh said, 'Budgets are cut and more work is expected.' Reem Shaikh added, 'Knowing my body of work, people assume that since I have been earning since childhood, I must have made lots of properties by now, but that's not the fact. Now, when our turn to earn that money has come, the entire situation has only changed.' Haarsh also revealed how he and Bharti have been living off loans. 'We face a similar problem. Seeing me host a show on one channel and Bharti host a show on another channel, people think I would be charging Rs 20 lakhs per day, Bharti would be getting Rs 50 lakhs per day. That's not true. We are surviving on loans, and if we don't take the work that comes to us, somebody else will.' Bharti quipped, 'We are so much on loans that even when the milkman comes, we think an agent has come to take the loan back.' A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) Haarsh went on to share, 'Only the perception is big now. I come across videos of the fees actors get paid for these reality shows. It said Krushna gets Rs 35 lakhs. I called Krushna asking to give me some money if he earned so much. This has become a big problem, and budgets have been brutally slashed. Production houses, cameramen all are suffering. Directors, technicians, and producers everyone say that the market is very bad. In a situation like this, even artiste slash their fees. Which is why we chose to make videos on YouTube. Earlier, when we would look for a lead for a show, their per-day budget at the start was Rs 5000.' Listening to this, Reem Shaikh revealed that now actors get monthly salaries. She said, 'Budgets are affected in the industry only; everything else is getting expensive. Now, a new trend that has begun on TV is that instead of per day, you get paid monthly. Actors are hired for Rs 50000 monthly. Then they can make you work for 22 days or 30 days, and you are paid monthly. Actors who don't have a side income through social media do suffer then.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Memorial Day ceremony at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens
The 58th annual Memorial Day ceremony at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Timonium on Monday paid tribute to fallen service members with ties to Maryland, honoring U.S. Armed Forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the United States of America. Upon receiving to honor Specialist Jacob W. Mullen who died at 25 years old, his mother Linda Mullen weeps while consoled by Major General Janeen L. Birckhead, Adjutant General of the Maryland National Guard during the annual Memorial Day Observance at the Circle of Immortals, inside Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff) Ternell Fisher of Towson, retired from the U.S. Navy is silhouetted in front of flags placed on the graves in background while listening to speakers during the annual Memorial Day Observance at the Circle of Immortals, inside Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff) A wreath is carried by members with the U.S. Marines to place in honor of Marylanders who died in Vietnam and Iraq who are buried in and around the Circle of the Immortals, and for four Maryland MIAs, during the annual Memorial Day Observance at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff) Three generations of family sit together, with Margaret Arnold, left reaching out to granddaughter Layomi Adedeji 16, as she lays her head on the shoulder of her mother Nicole Arnold while they honor Army P.F.C. Charles M. Hyman, who died on June 8, 2024 at 33 years old during the annual Memorial Day Observance at the Circle of Immortals, inside Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff) A wreath is carried by members with the U.S. Marines to place in honor of Marylanders who died in Vietnam and Iraq who are buried in and around the Circle of the Immortals, and for four Maryland MIAs, during the annual Memorial Day Observance at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff) Members of the U.S. Marines hold the Colors during the annual Memorial Day Observance at the Circle of Immortals, inside Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff) Spectators watch the annual Memorial Day Observance at the Circle of Immortals, inside Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff) Spectators watch a rifle volley during the annual Memorial Day Observance at the Circle of Immortals, inside Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff) Liam Abbey, 15 of Rising Sun, a member with the u.S. Naval Sea Cadets looks up as the Star-Spangled Banner is played during the annual Memorial Day Observance at the Circle of Immortals, inside Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff) Linda Willey, a Gold Star Mother accepts the Loved and Lost presentation honoring Staff Sergeant Sean A. Lange, who died on Aug. 25, 2024 which is given by Major General Janeen L. Birkhead, the Adjutant General of the Maryland National Guard during the annual Memorial Day Observance at the Circle of Immortals, inside Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff) From left, Jaheim Brown, lower left, Charles Griffin, Tenessa Davenport, Malik Brown and William Brown mourn the loss of Specialist William T. Brown III, who was 30 years old when he died, during the annual Memorial Day Observance at the Circle of Immortals, inside Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff) The Colors are carried during the annual Memorial Day Observance at the Circle of Immortals, inside Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff) Major General Janeen L. Birkhead, the Adjutant General of the Maryland National Guard speaks during the annual Memorial Day Observance at the Circle of Immortals, inside Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff) Relatives and friends of the ten Marylanders who lost their lives in service to the nation sit together during the annual Memorial Day Observance at the Circle of Immortals, inside Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff) A slow shutter speed reveals movement as members of the 229th Army Band play while marching past graves adorned with small flags during the annual Memorial Day Observance at the Circle of Immortals, inside Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff) Show Caption1 of 16The Colors are advanced past small flags which rise from graves at the annual Memorial Day Observance at the Circle of Immortals, inside Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Expand
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Memorial Day Commemoration at Veterans Memorial Park canceled
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Memorial Day Commemoration at Wichita's Veterans Memorial Park has been canceled due to weather. The event was scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. and was set to include a presentation of Colors by the McConnell AFB Honor Guard, a guest speaker, a three-volley rifle salute rendered by the Marine Corps League, and Taps. What's open for Memorial Day 2025? The service will begin at 11 a.m. at 11800 W. U.S. Highway 54. Featured speakers include Wichita Mayor Lily Wu and Colonel Cory M. Damon, Commander of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing at McConnell Air Force Base. The event will also feature a flyover by the Jayhawk Wing of the Commemorative Air Force. also begins at 11 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. at 701 Amidon St. The event includes special activities to celebrate Botanica's 38th birthday, a complimentary slice of birthday cake served at noon, moments of reflection in honor of Memorial Day, live music from Air Traffic Jazz on the Terrace Patio, and a showcase of its latest installation, Glass in Flight. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Metro
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Horror legend Tony Todd demanded Final Destination return before his death
Tony Todd asked to return for horror sequel Final Destination: Bloodlines, which served as his final film role. The actor commanded a 40-year career on our screens with unforgettable roles in Candyman, Night of the Living Dead, Colors and more before his death in November 2024, at the age of 69. He had previously been diagnosed with stomach cancer but vowed to return as funeral home owner William Bludworth in the most recent Final Destination sequel – having appeared in four of the previous instalments. Speaking to Metro ahead of the release, directors Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky revealed that Todd was 'very clear' that they shouldn't 'write him out over his health battles. Unpacking those poignant scenes, Stein explained that they wanted to 'give him a proper goodbye', so asked him to forget the script for his last moments in front of the camera. 'When he came to set, there was a hush that fell over everyone,' the filmmaker told us. 'It was such an honor to be able to work with him. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'He was sick, even at the time that we were writing and starting to shoot this movie, and we didn't know if he would be able to participate. But Tony was very clear that he needed to be in this movie, and we better not write him out. 'He was so excited when he got there. He was just so full of joy, he loved working with the rest of the cast, he loved bringing Bludworth back after so many years. But at the same time, his mortality, his situation, was hanging over everything. 'It was very important to us to give him a proper goodbye in this film, because we didn't know it would be his last film, but we were pretty sure it would be his last Final Destination film, because these movies take years to make. 'In that moment where he's saying goodbye to the characters in the scene, we asked him to put away the script and to just speak from the heart about what all this has meant. What is life all about? What does death mean? '[We said] 'Talk from your heart, Tony, to the audience. What do you want to what do you want to leave your fans with?' 'The take that's in the movie is him speaking impromptu and really sharing his thoughts on life. I think that's why it's so emotionally impactful.' Todd had become a staple of the franchise following his appearance in the first Final Destination movie, in 2000, and would regularly explain the mystery behind Death's design– as well as offer advice on how to survive. Without giving too much away about Bloodlines, those trying to outwit Death flocked to Bludworth's workplace where he revealed that he was sick, and was retiring to enjoy his final days. 'I intend to enjoy the time I have left. And I suggest you do the same,' he said. 'Life is precious. Enjoy every single second. You never know when…Good luck.' Unsurprisingly, Todd's castmates only had beautiful memories of sharing the set with the horror legend for the brief scenes. Kaitlyn Santa Juana, who led the cast as Stefani Reyes, recalled: 'I was so nervous to meet him that day, because you know him as Candyman, as this horror icon. So you're like, 'How is this person going to act in real life? Who is this person? He's so scary.' 'He was huge in real life, he really is that tall. But he's the loveliest. My interactions with him, I'll take those with me through the rest of my career. He is so kind, so lovely and so genuine, so thoughtful and caring. More Trending 'He felt like a big, warm hug around everybody all at the same time. I think that's the best I could describe it.' Richard Harmon, who played Erik Campbell, added: 'Goosebumps literally from the second he walked in. I think we all knew it was probably a hard time for Tony, but he came in with a smile on his face every day, and he just kept reminding us to have fun. 'He was such a legend.' Final Destination: Bloodlines is in cinemas now. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 'Heartwarming' new comedy storms up Netflix chart with staggering 20,000,000 views MORE: The Phoenician Scheme review – My sky-high hopes for Wes Anderson's latest were dashed MORE: This 90s children's film still traumatises me as an adult
