‘We are cheap labourers! Did not get fees like Shahrukh-Salman’, Manoj Bajpayee told the truth of his film journey

Manoj Bajpayee recently busted the myth of OTT. The Family Man was a highlight of his career, but the actor’s recent revelations reveal that he was not paid well for the wildly popular show. He talked about how most of the actors are underpaid in the digital medium.

Manoj Bajpayee said – we are cheap laborers

Actor Manoj Bajpayee in a recent interview by Unfiltered By Samdish on YouTube revealed that he did not get paid like Salman or Shah Rukh Khan for his popular hit The Family Man. He revealed that the fees for his shows are not at par with the fees of any big star. During the chat he was asked about his bank balance. In response, Manoj said that it is not possible to become rich by doing films like Gali Guleiyan and Bhosle.

He later said that he still hasn’t been paid enough. When he was asked whether he gets paid like Salman Khan or Shah Rukh Khan, he denied it. the actor said “These OTT ones are as bad as regular producers. They will pay the big stars. I didn’t get the money that I should have (paid) for The Family Man.

Manoj further added, “If a white actor does the show, they will definitely pay him. Brands have factories in China because they have cheap labor there. Similarly, I am a cheap laborer here.

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Raj and DK’s detective drama, The Family Man, had two successful seasons. Manoj Bajpayee plays the lead role in both the seasons. Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Priya Mani, Sharad Kelkar and Gul Panag also played important roles in the show. This show is available on Amazon Prime Video. It was ranked fourth on IMDb’s list of the world’s most popular shows.

Manoj Bajpayee was last seen in the film Sirf Ek Banda Kafi Hai. He played the role of a simple lawyer who is seen fighting for justice for a girl who is a victim of sexual assault.