Wars on social media

Actress Kamya Punjabi lashes out at producer Pearl Grey online for not paying her pending dues amounting to over Rs 15 lakh for the last six months. Pearl calls her outburst cheap and uncalled for. Here's what they have to say...
Kamya Punjabi
"The TV show 'Doli Armaanon Ki' went off air many months ago but we are yet to get our dues. Producer Pearl Grey has to pay me more than Rs 15 lakh. Recently while surfing my Facebook account, I chanced upon Pearl’s pictures, which have been clicked during her trip abroad with family.Someone commented on the glow on her face. I replied to that saying while she is glowing, a lot of people are going through immense stress. She has gone incommunicado. I expected her to reply to that comment or call me. Instead, her sister replied about how it wasn’t the right platform to ask for my money. I asked her where she was when Pearl turned a blind eye to our constant messages and calls. She blocked me on the networking site. I would have understood if she told me that it would take her time to give me my money. They tell me that after this producers won’t approach me for work. Basically, they expect me to suck up to them. I have never done that. I have been getting work not for buttering up producers, but because of my talent. I am not here to do charity."
Pearl Grey

"What Kamya did was very cheap and uncalled for. It shows her character more than mine. Yes, I have to pay people, which I am doing through the federation. She should have gone to CINTAA (Cine and TV Artistes’ Association) like everyone else and not stoop so low by writing on social media. I chose not to react to her comment. I don’t mind if people seek legal action or help from associations. Not that she tried calling or messaging me before that. The last time I received a message from her was on April 25. And then, suddenly I saw her comment on my account. But then that’s Kamya... What else can be expected of her? I haven’t blocked anyone apart from Kamya on FB and that too, only after she crossed the line by commenting on my picture.

The actors from 'Doli Armaanon Ki' went to CINTAA, so nobody is calling me because I talk to CINTAA and FWICE only. Kamya was the only actor I met twice to explain my situation. I requested her to give me some time. She did not call me after April 25. I will pay all the actors. Things got delayed because of the ban imposed by the federation on me. Now, that the ban is lifted, I’m working and getting shows. I will be able to pay soon."