Overview
- Shehnaaz, who spoke to News18 on Wednesday, said she used to do unpaid work but now insists on fighting for the fees she believes she deserves.
- She says she will accept reduced pay only when a script or role is genuinely meaningful and never takes jobs that would force her to compromise on quality.
- Despite higher commercial visibility since Bigg Boss 13 and film roles, she says negotiations still leave her sometimes paid less than the amount she quotes.
- She now supplements film income with brand endorsements, events and social media, which she says boost her market value and bargaining power.
- Her remarks highlight a wider industry dynamic in which rising stars use commercial clout to press for fair pay while negotiation gaps and unequal offers persist.