Composite Illustration by Saad Arifi
Veteran Pakistani actors recall a time in the early ’90s when a single state-owned TV channel ruled the roost. Pakistan Television Network (PTV) wielded immense power as the main source of revenue for a burgeoning fraternity of actors, writers, directors, producers and technicians. At the same time, the channel was dependent on these artists for its content, and knowing this, a large contingent of them had decided to go on strike.
Their wages were far too minuscule, the artists had argued, and they wanted a raise. It’s remembered that PTV eventually complied, giving them raises but eliminating the royalties that they were paid for re-runs of their work.
Composite Illustration by Saad Arifi
Veteran Pakistani actors recall a time in the early ’90s when a single state-owned TV channel ruled the roost. Pakistan Television Network (PTV) wielded immense power as the main source of revenue for a burgeoning fraternity of actors, writers, directors, producers and technicians. At the same time, the channel was dependent on these artists for its content, and knowing this, a large contingent of them had decided to go on strike.
Their wages were far too miniscule, the artists had argued, and they wanted a raise. It’s remembered that PTV eventually complied, giving them raises but eliminating the royalties that they were paid for re-runs of their work.
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With a long list of prominent television show titles and movies under his belt, Mikaal Zulfiqar is one of the most popular, sought-after and highly paid actors in Pakistan. But he isn t making big bucks off his large body of work and neither are any actors, thanks to the no-royalties system in the country s entertainment industry.
This is because despite the entertainment industry now beginning to flourish in terms of churning out content and being recognised for its storylines, actors remain on the losing end of the spectrum.
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