Speculations are abuzz that a Tollywood Star Comedian was paid Rs 15 lakh in cash to perform at the big fat wedding of Karnataka-based Businessman-cum-Politician's Daughter.
Reportedly, The Comedian happily agreed the proposal and accepted the amount even before PM Narendra Modi announced Demonetization on November 8th. A popular Kannada Actor acted as a Mediator for this deal.
Post the ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes, The Comedian is in a dilemma how to get away with the unaccounted cash. Inspite of this hurdle, He decided to perform at the wedding to show his commitment.
Not just this Star Comedian, A lot of Character Artistes in the Industry were facing the heat due to currency ban as Producers pay them in cash on daily basis. Payments happen in the form of cheques only for Heroes, Heroines and Directors who have fixed remunerations.
Reportedly, The Comedian happily agreed the proposal and accepted the amount even before PM Narendra Modi announced Demonetization on November 8th. A popular Kannada Actor acted as a Mediator for this deal.
Post the ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes, The Comedian is in a dilemma how to get away with the unaccounted cash. Inspite of this hurdle, He decided to perform at the wedding to show his commitment.
Not just this Star Comedian, A lot of Character Artistes in the Industry were facing the heat due to currency ban as Producers pay them in cash on daily basis. Payments happen in the form of cheques only for Heroes, Heroines and Directors who have fixed remunerations.