Upasana Singh Exposes TV Industry's Harsh Reality: Low Pay, Glamour is a Myth

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News18•01-02-2026, 18:03
Upasana Singh Exposes TV Industry's Harsh Reality: Low Pay, Glamour is a Myth
- •Upasana Singh, known as Pinky Bua from 'The Kapil Sharma Show', revealed the financial struggles of TV artists.
- •She stated that many artists earn only ₹1200 to ₹5000 daily, with work often limited to 4-5 days a year.
- •Significant deductions, including 25% of daily remuneration and coordinator commissions, further reduce artists' take-home pay.
- •Artists face delays of 90-120 days to receive payments, making it difficult to cover high living costs in Mumbai.
- •As General Secretary of CINTAA, Singh highlighted that the glamorous image of the industry is far from the truth for many.
Why It Matters: Upasana Singh exposes the TV industry's hidden financial struggles, revealing low pay and delayed payments for artists.
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