Satendra Soni: ‘No artist should endure this treatment’: AICWA demands FIR against director after Satendra Soni alleges non-payment, death threat | Hindi Movie News

Actor Satendra Soni, known for ‘Laapataa Ladies’, went on a social media rampage alleging that he was denied payment after shooting for eight days in Madhya Pradesh and was threatened when he demanded his dues. The AICWA has intervened and urged the Madhya Pradesh CM to register an FIR against the director.

Satendra Soni, known for his memorable appearance in Aamir KhanThe critically acclaimed film ‘Laapataa Ladies’, found himself in a deeply troubling situation that he felt compelled to share with the world on social media. In an emotional and tearful video, he said he was denied his rightful payment after shooting a film in Madhya Pradesh. To make matters worse, when he simply asked for the money he had earned, he was threatened with beatings. The heartbreaking video quickly gained attention and moved many people, including the All India Film Workers Association (AICWA), who have now officially acknowledged the actor’s plight and addressed the issue on their official X account (formerly Twitter).

What did AICWA say about Satendra Soni’s non-payment allegations?

AICWA opened its memo detailing the incident and expressing deep concern over the matter. They wrote, “Actor Satendra Soni, who appeared in Laapataa Ladies, has publicly alleged that he was called to Maihar, Madhya Pradesh for a shoot of the film. According to him, despite working for 8 days, he was not paid the agreed remuneration. He stated that he only received an advance of Rs 50,000 and that the film’s director made an emotional threat. shared by Satendra Soni reflects the pain and anguish she says she has endured.Her allegations raise serious concerns about the treatment of artists and workers in the Indian film industry. The note further said, “Many workers and artistes allege that they are called for film shoots with promises of work, but later face payment delays or denials and are allegedly intimidated when they demand their rightful dues. These complaints deserve serious attention. By publicly sharing his emotional video, Satendra Soni has brought these concerns into the public domain and highlighted the difficulties that artists and workers can face.“

What action has AICWA called for in Satendra Soni’s case?

Calling for swift and decisive action, the AICWA made it abundantly clear that this was not a matter to be taken lightly. They stated, “This is not a minor matter. The Madhya Pradesh government should take immediate cognizance of this issue and ensure a fair and impartial investigation. Every worker and artist deserves dignity, timely payment and protection from intimidation. All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) urges the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shri Mohan Yadav to direct the police to register an FIR against the producer and director based on the allegations of actor Satendra Soni and to ensure the safety of the cine workers and artistes in Madhya Pradesh.“

What did Satendra Soni reveal in his Instagram post about the incident?

Satendra himself took to Instagram to explain the whole situation in detail through a heartfelt caption written in Hindi. He shared, “Hi, my name is Satendra Soni. I am an actor. I went to Maihar, Madhya Pradesh to shoot a film called Ped Palki. The director and producer of this is Pushpendra Singhwho also did Ajmer 92. They just sent me ₹50,000 upfront to come and shoot and promised to make the rest of the payment during the shoot.”He added, “I had a total of 10 days of shooting work. After 7-8 days, I was not paid anything. There, I also heard people from the unit saying that they had not paid anyone. When I asked about the payment, I was told to pack my bags. Pushpendra started threatening me and said, ‘Get out of the hotel in 10 minutes, you should not kill.'” His wife, Pragati Chauhan, who was the heroine of the film, also scolded me and hurled foul abuse at me. I was very scared, and when I started to leave the hotel in fear. Shreedhar Dubey and Mr Pankaj Sharma he also came with me.”

What other projects has Satendra Soni been part of?

Satendra Soni has been part of several popular movies and shows like ‘Doctor G’, ‘Bawaal’, ‘Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders’ and the TV show ‘Hello Bachhon’ where he played small but memorable roles that were appreciated by the audience.