Actress Meera Deosthale has recently made a shocking revelation about not being paid for her work in the 2019 television show “Vidya”. Despite her continuous efforts for several months, including approaching the Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) and filing a police complaint against producer Mahesh Pandey, she is yet to receive her full salary.
Reports suggest that Meera revealed that although the show ended in March 2020, a major chunk of her dues are still owed. The production house still owes her ₹3,78,000. Initially, the total dues were around ₹8 lakh, but only a partial payment was made after she approached CINTAA in July 2022.
In May 2023, she filed a complaint at the Bangur Nagar Police Station, but no action has been taken yet. Moreover, Mahesh Pandey has stopped responding to her messages and calls. Moreover, the tax deducted at source (TDS) for their payments has not been settled, leading to additional penalties.
In response to these allegations, Mahesh Pandey claimed that Meera had signed a full and final (FNF) agreement, and added that he could provide bank statements as proof of payment.
When contacted by a leading daily for further clarification, Meera responded,
“These allegations are false. They forced me to sign the FNF document on September 10, 2020, which stated that the channel would release the payment only upon receipt. They also issued us seven post-dated cheques, repeatedly instructing us not to deposit them to avoid bouncing. Let them show the bank statements if they have indeed paid. I have all the documents and post-dated cheques as proof.”
Meera Deosthale
Meera’s ongoing struggle to recover her dues highlights the wider issue of non-payment and accountability in the entertainment industry.
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