'They started beating me in middle of the road': Mirzapur actor alleges director threatened him over unpaid fees. Who is Satendra Soni?

Actor Satendra Soni, best known for playing Chhotu in Laapataa Ladies, has alleged that he was threatened and assaulted by filmmaker Pushpendra Singh over unpaid dues during the shooting of a film in Madhya Pradesh. The actor shared an emotional video on Instagram, where he broke down while narrating his experience. He later posted another video confirming that he had safely returned to Mumbai after receiving help from the authorities.

Satendra Soni alleges threats over pending payment

In the Instagram video, Satendra claimed that he had accepted the project after receiving a signing amount of Rs 50,000. According to him, the remaining payment was supposed to be made after the shoot.

The actor alleged that after completing eight days of filming, he approached director Pushpendra Singh regarding his pending dues. However, instead of receiving his payment, he claimed he was asked to pack his belongings and leave the hotel.


While speaking in the video, Satendra alleged that the filmmaker threatened him when he raised the issue of payment. Visibly emotional, the actor broke down in tears as he described the incident.



In the caption accompanying the video, Satendra made further allegations against the director and his wife, Pragati Chauhan. He claimed, "The three of us were walking when they chased us in a car. His wife, Pragati Chauhan, and director Pushpendra Singh, upon seeing me, started beating me in the middle of the road. When Shridhar Bhaiya came forward to save me, the director started beating him too."

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These allegations have been made by Satendra Soni on social media. The claims have not been independently verified, and Pushpendra Singh has not publicly responded to the allegations at the time of writing.

Actor says he safely returned to Mumbai

After the incident, Satendra shared another video from a railway station in Mumbai. In the clip, he confirmed that he and the other artistes had safely reached the city.

He also thanked the Madhya Pradesh Police and others who assisted them during the situation. The actor expressed gratitude for helping ensure their safe return after the alleged incident. The videos have since drawn attention on social media, with many users expressing concern and extending support to the actor.

Who is Satendra Soni?

Satendra Soni has appeared in several films and television projects over the years. Although many of his roles have been brief, they have helped him build recognition in the industry. He has featured in films such as Doctor G, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Bawaal with Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, and Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders. He has also appeared in the television show Hello Bachhon.



Satendra rose to fame after playing Chhotu in Kiran Rao's acclaimed film Laapataa Ladies. Produced by Aamir Khan, the film received praise from critics and audiences and was selected as India's official entry to the Oscars. The movie featured Sparsh Shrivastava, Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Chhaya Kadam and Ravi Kishan in key roles.

The actor is now preparing for one of the biggest projects of his career. Satendra will next be seen in Mirzapur: The Movie, backed by Farhan Akhtar. The film stars Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu and Jitendra Kumar, among others, and is based on the popular streaming series.

On Instagram, Satendra frequently shares behind-the-scenes moments from his shoots. Recently, he posted a video featuring members of the Mirzapur cast, giving fans a glimpse of the camaraderie behind the cameras. Stay tuned!