‘Yaar, ab tak paise nahi mile hain': Yesteryear star Sheeba Akashdeep reveals how Salman Khan stood firm on full payment for co-stars before performing for a show

Salman Khan, widely regarded as one of the most beloved and prominent stars in Indian cinema, is affectionately known as Bhaijaan. He is always ready to support those he collaborates with. In a recent interview, Sheeba Akashdeep shared how Salman ensured she received payment for a show they were scheduled to do together.

Incident of payment delay on show
Talking to Filmigyan, Sheeba recalled an incident during a show they were doing with Salman, where they had not received their payments until the very end. While backstage, the group was discussing the issue when Salman noticed and asked what they were talking about. Sheeba told him they hadn't been paid yet, and even though Salman had already received his payment, he took charge by calling the organiser and insisting that the payments be cleared, warning that he wouldn’t go on stage otherwise.

Sheeba recollects, “I remember an incident when I, along with a few other girls, was doing a show with Salman Khan, and we hadn’t received our money till the very end. Backstage, we were discussing it, and Salman came and asked us, ‘What happened? What are you guys discussing?’ We told him, ‘Yaar, ab tak paise nahi mile hain (Friend, I haven't gotten the money till now),’ and Salman, who had already received his payment, called the organiser and asked them to clear our payments, or else he would not go on stage."


Salman Khan’s guidance on marriage
Earlier, talking to Pinkvilla, Sheeba spoke about how Salman guided her through one of the biggest decisions of her life. She mentioned that they were very close friends, and when she introduced her partner, Akash, to Salman, telling him, “This is the guy I want to marry,” Salman was genuinely pleased. Sheeba shared that Salman said, “Itna acha hai and it’s okay. You’ve tried your best and your husband tried to make Rangeela for you, Miss 420, nahi hua na (It didn’t work). Abhi kar le chup chaap shaadi” (Now just go ahead and quietly get married). She continued, “So that was very sound advice. I was extremely young, but it was the perfect advice because how much can you push that cart uphill?".

More about ‘Battle of Galwan
On the work front, Salman Khan is now preparing for his next war drama ‘Battle of Galwan’, directed by Apoorva Lakhia. The movie portrays the intense 2020 clash at Galwan Valley between Indian and Chinese soldiers, a rare and deadly confrontation fought without guns. Instead, the troops engaged in fierce hand-to-hand combat using sticks and stones, making it one of the most gripping and emotional episodes in recent Indian history.