A viral screenshot of an alleged invoice from the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards has set the internet on fire, claiming that legendary singer Shreya Ghoshal was paid ₹1.65 crore for a single live performance. While that sounds like a massive payday, her loyal fans are actually flooding social media to say she deserves way more. Netizens have pointed out that for a “generational talent” who has dominated the industry for over 20 years, this amount is a “pittance” compared to the massive fees charged by other top male singers or even international pop stars.
The debate grew even more heated when fans compared her reported fee to artists like Arijit Singh, who reportedly charges upwards of ₹14 crore for similar events. Despite being one of the wealthiest female vocalists in India with an estimated net worth of ₹185 crore to ₹240 crore, supporters argue that playback singers are generally underpaid. Whether the ₹1.65 crore figure is 100% accurate remains unconfirmed, but the message from the internet is clear: Shreya’s iconic voice is priceless, and they want to see her get paid like the queen she is.
