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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Bharti Singh, Haarsh reveal ‘surviving on loans', Reem Shaikh says TV actors are now getting hired for ₹ 50,000
The television industry appears to be facing a crisis, with many shows going off air just months after their release. In their podcast, Haarsh Limbachiyaa and Bharti Singh spoke about surviving on loans and discussed the television industry's struggles with Reem Shaikh. (Also Read: Bharti Singh battles fever, weakness after coming back from Thailand: 'Have been crying since morning') Haarsh feels the "television industry is struggling" as budgets have been reduced and very few big shows like Laughter Chef are being made today that are able to sustain. Reem talked about her struggles and revealed that she thought, after doing Raabta and two more popular shows back to back, she would get paid ₹1.5–2 lakhs. However, due to the budgets being reduced, she hasn't been earning equal to what she has been delivering over the years. Haarsh added, 'We face a similar problem. People see me host a show on one channel and Bharti hosting a show on another channel, people think I would be charging ₹20 lakhs per day, Bharti would be getting ₹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." They further talked about how he once saw a report claiming that Krushna Abhishek is earning ₹35 lakh for Laughter Chef and he called him to ask for some money. Reem further talked about how not only have industry budgets been reduced, but all other expenses remain high. Haarsh revealed that many technicians and directors have called him to say there is no budget in the industry, which is why they have shifted to YouTube — they didn't want to rely on the industry for income. Reem revealed that a new trend has begun on TV where, instead of being paid per day, actors are paid monthly. She said, 'Actors are hired for ₹50,000 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.' Bharti and Reem are currently part of Laughter Chef Season 2. While Bharti hosts the show alongside Chef Harpal Singh, the show also features Krushna Abhishek, Kashmera Shah, Rubina Dilaik, Rahul Vaidya, Aly Goni, Karan Kundrra, Elvish Yadav, Abhishek Kumar and others, who cook different dishes while entertaining the audience at the same time.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Bharti Singh reveals she has fever since she returned from Bangkok, breaks down during blood test: ‘I get very scared…'
Actress and comedienne Bharti Singh, who is currently seen as a host on Laughter Chef Season 2, also successfully runs two YouTube channels. While Bharti stays connected with her fans through her vlogs, in her latest video, she was seen breaking down while sharing an update about her health. In her latest vlog, Bharti informed that she has been getting a fever for a few days ever since she returned from Bangkok. As a precautionary measure, the actress was taking a blood test, however, the situation made her emotional. Talking about her health, Bharti said, 'Haarsh has called someone from my blood test, since a few days I have not been feeling well. Ever since I returned from Bangkok, I have been feeling very lethargic. So we are just running a blood test to see if there is something. I get very scared with all this.' Also Read: Dipika Kakkar Cancer Update: Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim offer health update after her cancer diagnosis: 'These are testing times, and they shall pass' After taking the blood test, Bharti Singh shared, 'I have been crying since morning because of the blood test, but it was important. I will also have a full body checkup soon, but I am very scared of syringes. These days, it's very important to check your health, because I keep hearing something or the other is happening to people. I urge all of you to improve your lifestyle. I am also working on mine.' Bharti even spoke about her latest flight experience and shared how the turbulence scared her a lot. She even announced that she won't fly in such weather conditions from now on and added, 'Earlier, I never used to be scared, I have traveled to America, Canada, and never gotten bothered by the long flights, but this four-hour flight left me scared. Now I have stopped taking shows during the rains. Ever since Gola was born, I get very scared, I don't know why.' Bharti Singh was in Bangkok for shooting for her next project.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ankita steals the spotlight in a snazzy outfit
Ankita Lokhande lit up the set of Laughter Chef Season 2 with her stunning appearance. Dressed in a short, pretty dress, she looked spiffy and full of charm. Her warm smile and pose made the cameras click non-stop. The outfit, with its playful flair, matched her fun and vibrant energy. As she greeted the paparazzi with grace, Ankita proved once again that her fashion game is always on point. The dress, the smile, and the vibe—everything blended perfectly to create a moment that fans will remember. At this shoot, Ankita wasn't just a guest—she was the spotlight. Read More
