{
  "id": 8044552,
  "title": "Blowing the trumpet for pending bills: Artistes demand unpaid wages for performances at government events",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/blowing-the-trumpet-for-pending-bills-artistes-demand-unpaid-wages",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T15:08:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/blowing-the-trumpet-for-pending-bills-artistes-demand-unpaid-wages-for-performances-at-government-events/article71477260.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ravi Kumar, an artiste from Amberpet, Hyderabad, has been performing for high-profile officials such as Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However, despite these appearances, Ravi's wages for a performance two years ago remain unpaid, totaling around ₹30,000. This is just one case among many similar instances across the state. On Thursday, the State Department of Language & Culture hosted a performance by artists, including trumpet players, dappu beaters, janapadas, and Gussadi performers. However, the event was also a protest demonstration against unpaid wages owed to artists by the State government. The Finance Department has acknowledged the total amount owed at ₹11.91 crore, with the bills already processed and awaiting release. While the government perceives this as a minor issue, artistes like Ravi feel the delay significantly impacts their livelihoods and traditional art forms.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Ravi Kumar, artist from Amberpet, Hyderabad, owes ₹30,000 in unpaid wages.",
    "State government owes ₹11.91 crore in unpaid artist wages, bills processed.",
    "Artists protest unpaid wages, highlighting impact on livelihoods and traditions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}