Shehnaaz Gill Reveals Why She Now Refuses to Work without Fair Pay: ‘Did Work for Free, but Uski Izzat Nahi Mili’

Shehnaaz Gill still has to ‘fight’ for fair pay, recalls working for free: ‘Izzat nahi mili’

Actor-model Shehnaaz Gill opens up about fighting for equal pay, working for free early in her career, and knowing her worth today.

‘Mujhe izzat nahi mili': Shehnaaz Gill recalls being underpaid, singer-actress now demands her worth

Shehnaaz Gill recalled being Bigg Boss 13's lowest-paid contestant, later becoming its priciest star. She now demands fair pay, saying, "Uski mujhe izzat nahi mili" for past free work. She avoids money clashes with films, refuses glamour-only roles, and wishes to master convincing casting directors, while balancing Hindi-Punjabi cinema.

Shehnaaz Gill reveals why she now refuses to work without fair pay: ‘Did work for free, but uski izzat nahi mili’

Unlike her early years in the industry, actor Shehnaaz Gill confessed that she is no longer willing to take on projects without being paid.