Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Upasana Singh reveals struggles in entertainment industry
Upasana Singh, known for her role as Pinky Bua in The Kapil Sharma Show, has spoken about the tough side of the entertainment industry.
She says that while it looks glamorous, many actors face financial struggles and uncertainty.
As the general secretary of CINTAA, she has seen actors earning very little and having to wait months for their payments.
Living in Mumbai, where expenses are high, makes it even harder.
Many actors can't afford medical treatment because they don't have enough money.
Upasana, who has been in the industry for nearly 40 years, is using her position to help others who are struggling.
Upasana Singh reveals the financial struggles and uncertainty faced by actors in the entertainment industry.
As general secretary of CINTAA, she has seen actors earning as little as Rs 1,200 a year and facing delayed payments.
High deductions and living expenses in Mumbai add to the financial strain.
Many actors cannot afford medical treatment due to financial instability.
Upasana uses her position to help others in the industry who are struggling.
- Who
- Upasana Singh, a veteran actress and general secretary of CINTAA
- What
- The struggles and financial instability faced by actors in the entertainment industry
- When
- During her tenure as general secretary and throughout her four-decade career
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To raise awareness about the harsh realities behind the glamorous facade of the entertainment industry
- Actor
- Upasana Singh
- Role
- Pinky Bua in The Kapil Sharma Show
- Organization
- CINTAA (Cine and Television Artistes’ Association)
- Position
- General Secretary
- Career Span
- Nearly four decades
- Notable Works
- Judwaa, Hulchul, Hungama, Golmaal Returns, Chak De Phatte, Comedy Nights with Kapil, The Kapil Sharma Show
- Financial Struggles
- Actors earning as little as Rs 1,200 a year, delayed payments, high deductions
- Health Impact
- Many actors can't afford medical treatment