The Glittering TV World vs. Hidden Financial Struggles
When we see the bright and shiny world of television, we often forget what happens behind the scenes. After Bollywood, the TV industry faces a big crisis. Many artists struggle to earn a living and manage their money. In this blog, Bharti Singh, Haarsh Limbachiyaa, and Reem Shaikh reveal the money problems TV actors face today.
Financial Problems in the TV Industry
Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa, famous for their comedy shows, revealed a tough truth. Haarsh said people think they earn about ₹20 lakh a day, but the real story is different. They survive by taking loans. Bharti joked, “Whenever the milkman comes, I feel like a loan recovery agent is at the door.”
This shows that even TV stars take loans just to pay their daily bills. This problem needs urgent attention.
Salaries and Budgets Are Going Down
Reem Shaikh, a TV actress with over 15 years of experience, shared how pay has changed. Producers now pay actors a fixed salary of about ₹50,000 per month. Earlier, actors earned ₹1.5 lakh to ₹2 lakh per episode. This pay cut comes because TV show budgets shrink.
Switching from per-episode pay to a small monthly salary makes it hard for actors to manage expenses. Many actors struggle to survive with this new pay system. They find it tough to cover even basic needs. This creates serious money problems.
The TV Industry Is Unstable
Bharti and Haarsh said big-budget TV shows disappear fast. Advertisers spend less money. More people watch shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and other streaming platforms. Because of this, TV show revenue drops sharply.
Producers spend less and make fewer expensive shows. Many shows get canceled after a few months. This creates unstable jobs for actors and crew members.
Actors receive lower pay, often monthly instead of per episode. Technicians and directors also face pay cuts and less work. Many turn to YouTube and social media to earn extra money. This shift shows the TV industry’s future looks uncertain.
Side Income Is Becoming Important
Bharti, Haarsh, and Reem said their work on social media and YouTube helps them financially. Many actors do not have this extra income and depend only on their TV salaries. But these salaries often don’t meet their needs.
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