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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.
Hindustan Times
3 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
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.'
News18
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
When Sushant Singh Rajput Broke Jim Sarbh's Wrist On The Sets Of Raabta
Last Updated: Sushant Singh Rajput and Jim Sarbh's Raabta released in 2017. The film also featured Kriti Sanon. The tragic demise of Sushant Singh Rajput in 2020 left many in shock. Five years after his death, fans and celebrities continue to heap praise on the actor's skills and determination. The latest one to join the list of admirers is Jim Sarbh. Both Sushant and Jim worked together in the 2017 film Raabta, which also featured Kriti Sanon in the lead role. Talking about his experience of working with the talented actor, Jim recently recalled the good times he spent with Sushant. Remembering the film's shoot, he revealed that Sushant broke his wrist while filming an action sequence. The conversation began when Jim Sarbh was shown multiple pictures from his movies during a chat with Mashable India. One of the images reminded him of Raabta. As per the actor, the photo was clicked after the second schedule in Mauritius. Pointing at the cast he was wearing in the photo, Jim shared that it was because of a broken wrist. Reflecting on the incident, Jim Sarbh shared, 'He broke my wrist while we were doing an action sequence." According to him, Sushant was a good dancer and actor. He added, 'I was on a tour with a play in the States and he was rehearsing separately. He was really good at action. I had spent four days learning the basics at a place in Bangkok where we were taken to learn this whole fight sequence. I haven't moved beyond, like the basics and he came one day, learned the whole thing." Just like us, Jim Sarbh also loved the control Sushant had over his body while dancing. The actor continued, 'He was such a good dancer, and had such good control of his body, he'd done enough action until that point. He was looking good. He was ripped. I think this morning was the first time he had bread in five months, or something like that. I was wearing a giant muscle suit so I didn't need to be that ripped." Raabta, directed by Dinesh Vijan, is the story of a couple with a past life connection. Jim played the antagonist in the film. Meanwhile, Jim will soon make his South debut with the upcoming film Kubera. Directed by Shekhar Kammula, the film features Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles. First Published:
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jim Sarbh opens up about 'Raabta' shoot, working with Sushant Singh Rajput, and the infamous on-set injury
Jim Sarbh shared memories of working with Sushant Singh Rajput on the sets of their 2017 film ' Raabta '. He recalled spending time with Sushant and revealed that he (Jim) had broken his wrist while filming an action scene. Jim Sarbh recalls injury on 'Raabta' set In a chat with Mashable India, Jim Sarbh was shown behind-the-scenes photos from his films. When he saw a picture from the Raabta shoot, he shared that it was taken after their second schedule in Mauritius. Operation Sindoor India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan India-Pakistan tensions: Delhi airport issues travel advisory Operation Sindoor: Multiple explosions heard at several Pakistan air bases Jim fondly remembered the good times with Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon , who also appeared in the photo. He then pointed out the cast on his arm and revealed he had broken his wrist during an action scene, and the injury happened because of Sushant. The 'Padmavat' actor stated, "He broke my wrist while we were doing an action sequence. I was on a tour with a play in the States, and he was rehearsing separately. He was really good at action. I had spent four days learning the basics at a place in Bangkok where we were taken to learn this whole fight sequence. I haven't moved beyond the basics and he came one day, learned the whole thing." He further praised late Sushant Singh Rajput for his impressive physical control, whether it was dancing or action scenes. He mentioned that Sushant had trained well, looked fit, and had maintained a strict routine, even avoiding bread for about five months. About 'Raabta' The 2017 Bollywood romantic drama film marked Dinesh Vijan's directorial debut. The film starred Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles, with Jim Sarbh playing a key antagonist. While the film received mixed reviews, the chemistry between the lead actors and its unique concept drew attention. Chitrangada Singh, Jim Sarbh share dais at IFFI in Goa Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
