Romaisa Khan has joined Pakistani celebrities that are calling out the film industry for untimely payment for their work. Agreeing that we cannot deny that late payments exist in the industry, she shared her take on the matter in a recent interview.  

“I feel like it’s your own money and you shouldn’t have to beg for it time and again,” said Romaisa. The Hadsa actress shared that it is something she struggles a lot with herself. “I often don’t get paid because of this because I feel so hesitant and shy to ask for it. I just let it go and my friends and family are angry on my behalf.” 

Previously, Mahira Khan also took to her Instagram story to remind us of the scale of the problem. “Imagine, if senior actors and hit maker directors go through this,” she said. “Just imagine what technicians go through.”

Romaisa’s statement sheds light on a bigger problem that many industry professionals like director Mehreen Jabbar, veteran actor Mohammed Ahmed and actors Ahmed Ali Butt, Ramsha Khan, Nadia Afgan, Yasir Hussain and Alizeh Shah have pointed out.