Shaleen Malhotra calls out industry over budget excuses: 'Can't pay peanuts & expect..'

Popular television actor Shaleen Malhotra, last seen in Vanshaj, has openly criticized certain ongoing practices in the entertainment industry. Despite being part of well-known shows and building a strong fan base, the actor is now facing budget issues with producers.

Shaleen recently took to social media to share his disappointment and frustration about how the industry continues to use "budget constraints" as an excuse to avoid fair payments. In a bold and honest post, he urged producers and decision-makers to stop blaming the pandemic for low budgets and poor compensation.

'You can't pay peanuts and expect a masterpiece,' Shaleen wrote, directly pointing out how creative professionals like actors, writers, and directors are often undervalued and underpaid. He highlighted that while high-quality content is expected, those who actually bring that content to life are not being rewarded fairly.

He went on to say that creativity is not cheap and should never be taken for granted. According to him, budget issues shouldn't mean artists are forced to settle for less. Shaleen's strong words reflect the feelings of many others in the industry who silently face the same issues.

His post has sparked conversations across social media and within the entertainment world, with several people agreeing with his views. Many praised him for speaking out on a topic that is often brushed under the rug.

Shaleen's statement shines a light on a very real problem in the TV and digital content space — the lack of fair pay and respect for the efforts of creative teams. His message is clear: if you want quality work, you must respect and fairly compensate the people who create it.

As more voices like his speak up, there's hope that the industry might start taking these concerns seriously and make changes for the better.