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Mushtaq Khan, who has worked in Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke, Jodi No.1, Welcome, and other movies, disclosed that his pay was lower than that of Akshay Kumar's staff. He voiced his dissatisfaction with his remuneration to the producer, who refused to raise it.

Mushtaq Khan starrer Welcome was led by Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif. The movie featured Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Sanjay Mishra and more in key parts.

Mushtaq Khan disclosed despite spending a lot of time working on the movie, his pay was significantly lower than that of other well-known stars' support cast in an interview with Filmymantra Media.

 
 
 
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Mushtaq Khan also disclosed how they were asked for an additional 10 days and then another 15 days following the scheduled 20–25 day shoot without a wage raise. He said, "Agreement jab humara hota hai toh bola jaata hai ki 20 din ka shoot hai yaa 25 din ka shoot hai. Uss hisaab se hum aapna payment tay karte hain. Par fir 25 din ke shoot ke baad aapse 10 din aur maange jaate hai, fir uske baad 15 din aur, Maine kaha yeh toh galat baat hai yaar. Paise nahi badhaye. Jab aap director ki taraf se jaate hain, toh uska fayada uthata hai producer."

Mushtaq Khan revealed why Akshay Kumar's employees were paid more than he was in the same conversation."I'll tell you the reason. For us, it was fixed that we would do the film for Rs 1 lakh, whether it took 20 days or 25 days. But the staff works on a per-day basis. Just imagine how much money we would have made if we were also paid per day," he told. 

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Mushtaq Kan added that when he complained about shooting beyond extended time, the producer advised him to be satisfied to be a part of such a big-budget production. The movie's producer also declined to raise the salary.

Mushtaq did, however, also convey his joy at the memes created based on his role and the enormous notoriety he received from Welcome.

The comedy-drama was directed by Anees Bazmee. The movie became a franchise, and in 2015, a sequel called Welcome Back was released. This year will see the release of the third installment, Welcome to the Jungle.

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