Updated On: 23 February, 2026 05:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh recently announced that he is quitting as the brand ambassador of a singing show, alleging that he was not paid his dues by the makers. He said that many of his cheques were bounced and his dues remain unpaid

Neil Nitin Mukesh
Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh recently revealed his decision to quit as the brand ambassador of the music reality show, Universal Idol, after facing payment-related issues from the organisers. He took to social media to announce his decision and flag HMC events.
Neil took to social media to reveal that three of the cheques issued by the organisers were bounced. He added that when he and his team reached out to them, it yielded no result. His social media post read, "This is to formally announce my exit as Brand Ambassador from 'The Universal Idol' associated with HMC events. Despite repeated assurances, my agreed payments were not honoured. Three cheques issued towards the same have been returned unpaid/bounced, constituting a serious breach of trust and commitment. Multiple follow-ups by my team and me personally and opportunities to resolve the matter amicably were made, unfortunately, without result."