Sunidhi Chauhan, a prominent Indian singer, recently discussed the pervasive issue of unpaid work and music mafia in the Bollywood industry during a podcast with Raj Shamani. She revealed that despite her stature, she has not been compensated for many songs, explaining that sometimes she chooses not to accept payment to avoid hurting others' egos. Chauhan acknowledged that lobbying is an unavoidable aspect of the industry, affecting not just payment but also the selection of artists for projects. She highlighted the common practice of multiple singers recording versions of a song, where only the chosen singer receives payment. Although she has the leverage to demand payment, she often opts to help out of goodwill for certain projects. Chauhan's insights reflect a larger concern in the music industry about fairness and transparency in compensation.