Manoj Bajpayee Breaks The Myth Of Getting ‘Salman Khan Or Shah Rukh Khan-Type Fees’ For The Family Man Series, “I’m The Cheap Labour Here”

Manoj Bajpayee is a highly acclaimed Indian actor who is well known for his intense portrayals and ability to bring depth and authenticity to his characters. He is one of the most respected actors in the film industry, but he claims that he is grossly underpaid by OTT platforms.

In fact, his fees for The Family Man did not match Shah Rukh Khan’s or Salman Khan’s remuneration. For the unversed, the was created by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, wherein Bajyapee plays a world-class spy who has to fight to save his country while protecting his family from the impact of his secretive, high-pressure and low-paying job.

During a conversation with Samdish on his YouTube channel, Manoj Bajpayee asked about his bank balance. With a laugh, he said that it isn’t possible to be rich by doing films like Bhosle and Gali Guleiyan. When Samdish pointed out that he stars in the ‘world’s biggest show’, Manoj said that he still isn’t paid enough. When asked if he gets a ‘Salman Khan or Shah Rukh Khan-type fees’ for The Family Man, he dismissed the suggestion and said, “Yeh OTT wale regular producer se kam nahi hai (OTT platforms are just as bad as regular producers). They will pay big stars. I did not get the kind of money I should have for The Family Man.”