Updated On: 16 April, 2025 08:42 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Senior actor Mushtaq Khan highlighted the pay disparity in the film industry. He spoke about how Akshay Kumar` staff earned more than him for the film Welcome

Mushtaq Khan
Senior actor Mushtaq Khan has played several memorable character roles in many films. Among his most iconic performances is the one in Anees Bazmee’s directorial Welcome. In the film, he portrayed the lawyer to Nana Patekar’s character, Uday Shetty. His comic timing was spot-on, making the role especially memorable.
The veteran actor recently spoke about the pay disparity he faced during the making of Welcome, which also starred Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, and Katrina Kaif. Khan revealed that despite being part of extended shooting schedules, he was paid less than Akshay Kumar’s staff.