The entertainment industry has witnessed a dip in revenue after the outbreak of the COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent lockdown. With a number of shoots being stalled non payment of dues has become a big issue for television stars. Hamari Bahu Silk is one TV show whose star cast has been continuously complaining of non-payment. TV actress Vandana Vithlani, who rose to fame with her performance in the show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, has been selling customized rakhis online to make ends meet. The actress had last worked in Hamari Bahu Silk but did not receive her payment.
Talking about the same, Vandana told TOI, "I shot from May to October 2019, but have been paid only for the month of May. My dues run into lakhs of rupees. It’s been more than a year without any payment and I have exhausted all my savings. I had bagged a role in ‘Musakaan’ in November 2019, but it shut down in two months. I was paid for that show, but how long would it last? I have now started making rakhis and selling them online to keep myself engaged and also make some money. Obviously, I am not earning much, but anything is good at this point." The actress reveals their finances have taken a huge hit due to the pandemic as her husband is also out of work after the lockdown was announced. Earlier, Hamari Bahu Silk star Zaan Khan had shared a video compalining about non-payment of dues.