Jaideep Ahlawat Joins Manoj Bajpayee in Calling Out OTT Pay Gap

In recent interviews, Ahlawat candidly discussed the challenges faced by outsiders in Bollywood and the streaming space. He recalled being offered repetitive negative roles after Commando, which forced him to turn down projects. Supporting Bajpayee’s earlier statement about being underpaid despite delivering hits, Ahlawat emphasized that the industry’s pay structure unfairly favors big stars, even on OTT platforms where content-driven performances drive success. He added that meaningful change must come from producers and senior decision-makers to create a more equitable environment.  

 

Notable updates  

* Ahlawat backed Manoj Bajpayee’s claim of salary inequality in OTT projects  

* He recalled being typecast into “weird negative roles” post-Commando  

* Stressed that “heroes can bring numbers” but content actors sustain audience trust  

* Called for senior industry figures to initiate systemic change  

* Collaboration with Bajpayee in The Family Man 3 highlights shared concerns  

 

Ahlawat’s remarks underline a growing conversation in India’s OTT industry: while star power drives initial viewership, fair pay for versatile actors remains critical to sustaining quality storytelling.  

 

Sources: News18, Moneycontrol, Times of India, Jagran Digital