Jaideep Ahlawat Reacts to ₹20 Crore Fee Rumors for Paatal Lok 2: The much-anticipated web series Paatal Lok Season 2 has been creating a buzz, and so has its lead actor Jaideep Ahlawat’s fee. Reports recently claimed that the actor, who played Inspector Hathiram Chaudhary, had increased his remuneration by a staggering 50 times. However, Jaideep himself has now addressed these rumors.
“Where Is This Money?” – Jaideep Ahlawat’s Witty Response
According to several media reports, Jaideep Ahlawat was paid ₹40 lakh for Paatal Lok Season 1. The rumors suggested that his fee was hiked to a whopping ₹20 crore for Season 2. Reacting to these claims in a recent interview, Jaideep humorously said:
“Arey yaar, if I was paid this much, someone should have told me! I would have done something with that money. Where is this money, and where did it go?”
With this witty remark, the actor completely dismissed the reports of charging ₹20 crore for Paatal Lok 2.
What’s Special in Paatal Lok 2?
The second season of Paatal Lok brings back Jaideep Ahlawat in his iconic role as Inspector Hathiram Chaudhary. Created by Sudip Sharma and directed by Avinash Arun Dhaware, the new season features a mix of old and new cast members, including:
- Returning Cast: Ishwak Singh, Gul Panag
- New Additions: Tilottama Shome, Jahnu Barua, Nagesh Kukunoor
The gritty storytelling and intense performances are expected to make this season even more thrilling than the first.
Jaideep Ahlawat’s Upcoming Projects
Apart from Paatal Lok 2, Jaideep Ahlawat has a packed schedule with multiple big-budget films and web series, including:
- Jewel Thief with Saif Ali Khan
- Hisaab with Shefali Shah
- Collaborations with filmmakers Vipul Amrutlal Shah and Neeraj Yadav
- The most anticipated—his villainous role in The Family Man 3 alongside Manoj Bajpayee
With such an exciting lineup, Jaideep Ahlawat is set to dominate the OTT space in the coming years!