India, Sept. 30 -- Actor Soni Razdan is on a roll this year, having appeared in a film and three web series in 2026. The veteran actor is known and respected today for her large body of work in both cinema and on streaming. But there was a time when Soni was hustling as well. In the 80s, when the actor started her journey, she not only faced rejection but was also not even paid for her work. Except when the payment arrived - 10 years later - it turned into a heartwarming story.

In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Soni recalled how her remuneration for the 1986 film Khamosh was the most unusual. "Vidhu Vinod Chopra is an incredible person. When I worked in Khamosh, I don't think he gave us any money. He told us, 'When I sell the film ...