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Actor Faraz Khan, recognized for his role in 'Ganapath,' has publicly accused Pooja Entertainment of withholding his payment for nearly two years. Khan claims that despite completing his work, he hasn't received any payment. He warns of legal action and public exposure if his dues aren't cleared immediately.
Actor Faraz Khan, known for his role in Tiger Shroff’s 2023 sci-fi action film Ganapath, has accused Vashu Bhagnani’s Pooja Entertainment of withholding his payment for nearly two years. Despite completing his contractual work, Faraz claims he has yet to receive his dues.
He has now issued a stern warning: pay immediately or face legal action and public exposure.Faraz Accuses Pooja Entertainment of Withholding PaymentHe wrote, “My name is Faraz Khan. I was hired by Pooja Entertainment to play the role of Thabeel in the Hindi feature film Ganapath, directed by Vikas Bahl. My co-actor Armaan Khera and I shared nearly every scene, like on-screen twins. While he has been paid in full, I haven’t received a single rupee of what I’m owed."Faraz alleged that his repeated efforts to contact Pooja Entertainment were met with evasive and misleading replies. He criticized the studio for ignoring their obligations, stating, “All top-billed cast and crew have been paid—many with exorbitant fees. But when it comes to paying the so-called ‘small guy’ like me, they choose to ignore and manipulate. It’s not just unprofessional—it’s disgraceful.”Calling out what he described as systemic mistreatment, Faraz declared, “Let the industry and the public see how Pooja Entertainment treats its actors—with dishonesty, disrespect, and deliberate delays.
I refuse to be silenced.”Faraz Warns of Legal Action and Public ExposureHe further warned that unless the studio clears his dues and issues a public apology, he will take legal action, engage with the media, and publicly expose the studio’s conduct across platforms. “Pay your people. Honour your contracts. Stop harassing independent artists,” he demanded.Faraz’s allegations add to the growing scrutiny of Pooja Entertainment’s financial troubles. In 2024, reports revealed that the Bhagnani-led production house faced massive debt after the commercial failures of high-budget films like Ganapath and Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan. Several crew members have also complained of unpaid dues, with insiders claiming only the lead actors received full payment.
In a bid to manage mounting liabilities, the Bhagnani family reportedly sold their lavish Juhu office in June 2024 to help clear debts totaling Rs 250 crore.
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