TV Actor Pankaj Bhatia’s Wallet Takes a Sabbatical; Unpaid for a Year, Borrowing from Relatives

Hey there, Bollywood buffs! Your favorite snoop, Bollywood Newshound Nisha, is back with another spicy scoop from the glitzy world of Hindi films. Buckle up because today’s story is a rollercoaster of drama, tears, and a pinch of sarcasm!

So, here’s the tea 🍵: Our beloved TV star Pankaj Bhatia, the face you’ve seen in hits like "Yeh Hai Mohabbatein," "Devanshi," and "Saavi Ki Savaari," is facing some serious financial woes. Yup, you heard it right! The man who entertained millions is now struggling to make ends meet. The reason? He hasn’t been paid for a year! 😱

A Year Without Pay!

Pankaj recently took to Instagram to share his ordeal (yes, the very platform where stars share their vacation pics!). In an exclusive chat with Tele Talk, he spilled more details. Apparently, post-COVID, he signed up for a show with producers who were already knee-deep in financial troubles. They had invested in a film that bombed, and to add salt to the wound, the show Pankaj was working on got canned. It’s been a year since the show shut shop, and still, no moolah for our guy.

But Pankaj, being the trooper he is, tried to cut costs. Picture this: A star riding a bike to the set instead of a car. Sounds like a scene from a Bollywood movie, right? Well, it’s real life for Pankaj. He narrowly escaped accidents multiple times. Now, he’s pleading with the makers to pay up so he can clear his mounting debts.

Mounting Debts and Borrowing from Friends!

Pankaj revealed, "The situation has become so dire that I’ve had to borrow money from friends and family to get by. My debts are piling up, and even if I get paid now, 70% will go towards repaying loans." Ouch! That’s a bitter pill to swallow for someone who’s given so much to the entertainment industry.

And get this, folks. Pankaj even had a cameo in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web series "Heeramandi." But alas, even a Bhansali association couldn’t save him from this financial mess.

Nisha’s Nutshell:

So, what’s the moral of this not-so-glamorous story? 🤔

In the world of Bollywood, where the spotlight is bright, the shadows can be darker than you think. Always keep a backup plan, because the reel life might not always match the real life.

That’s all for today, my Bollywood aficionados. Stay tuned for more spicy updates and remember, in Bollywood, anything can happen – even the unexpected!

Tags: TV Star, Financial Struggles, Bollywood Drama, Pankaj Bhatia, Unpaid Fees, Hindi Cinema, Industry Woes