Who is Satendra Soni? 'Laapataa Ladies' actor breaks down in video, alleges director threw him out of hotel and withheld payment

Actor Satendra Soni, known for his role in Laapataa Ladies, has shared an emotional video that has shocked fans. In the clip, he is seen crying and alleging that a filmmaker refused to pay him and prevented him from leaving the location. Two of his associates, who also appeared distressed, were with him. However, the actor later shared an update saying that he had received police assistance and was safe.

Satendra Soni has levelled serious allegations against film director Pushpendra Singh. In a video, he claimed that after completing his work on a film, the director refused to pay him, intimidated him, assaulted him on the road, and even attempted to snatch his mobile phone. Breaking down in tears, Soni said:

“My name is Satendra Soni. I am an actor and I came here to work on a film called Pet Paalki. We were initially paid a signing amount of Rs 50,000.”

Satendra Soni alleges mistreatment by director

He further stated: “They had told us that the remaining payment would be made after the shoot. It has now been eight days since the shoot ended, and when we asked for our money, they threw out my belongings and told us that we should not be seen at the hotel. They are also threatening to beat us.”

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The video was widely shared online, following which local police reportedly intervened. A few hours later, Soni posted another update informing his followers that he was safe and had returned to Mumbai. He also thanked the Maihar Police for their support and assistance.

Who is Satendra Soni?

Satendra Soni is a 26-year-old actor from the small village of Sihora in Madhya Pradesh. He moved to Mumbai several years ago to pursue an acting career and has faced numerous challenges along the way.

He gained recognition for playing Chhotu in the film Laapataa Ladies. Before that, he appeared on The Kapil Sharma Show. He has also been part of projects such as Ab Toh Bhagwan Bharose, the web series Mirzapur, and the film Vanvaas.