Even my maid asks for a fee hike!

It’s been almost a month since Kanchi Kaul made an exit from Ek Ladki Anjaani Si. There was a great deal of buzz surrounding her ouster from the show in which she played the main protagonist, Ananya.
From demanding an exorbitant fee to throwing attitude on the sets, Kanchi was the cause of consternation for both the channel (Sony) and the production house (Shreya Creations).
At that time, she preferred not to react to the allegations against her.
Now, the actress is in more than a mood to tell al.
What went wrong with Ek Ladki?
All these allegations cropped up as it was an opportune time. My contract had expired in August and since it had to be renewed, I asked for a meeting with the channel. For over a month, I was not given a date. I was kept waiting. They just assumed that I was acting pricey.
Did you ask for a fat fee hike?
Yes, I did ask for a fee hike. After a year of shooting every single day, I thought I deserved it. Even my maid asks for a hike in her salary every year. But the amount was not outlandish. I was willing to talk it out, but I was kept waiting for a meeting for over a month. I became a victim of someone’s big ego. I’m acting as it is my passion, it is not for the moolah.
Are you referring to Sony’s Sandiip Sikcand?
I don’t want to take any names, but it is pretty obvious. The way everything was done and the things that were said about me were unprofessional and very unethical. There was so much mud-slinging. It just showed what kind of people they are.It is alleged that you had problems with your co-actors and crew of Ek Ladki.
I am still in touch with them. Need I say more?
Another allegation is that you were the reason for Mohnish Behl’s exit from Ek Ladki.If I was so powerful and called the shots on the show, I would not have been out of it. Everyone knows that Mohnish was out of Ek Ladki after a particular person took charge in Sony. I wish I were so powerful to hire and fire as alleged!
What have you been up to lately?
I am presently in Goa chilling out and catching up on films at the IFFI festival. Prior to this trip, I went off for a trek to Coorg. The place is beautiful and it was an enriching experience.
Are you looking at new projects?
Yes I am. I wanted to take some days off after shooting continuously. I wanted to be with my family. Now I will be back looking at both television and film offers. I am not fussy about the medium.