New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Anchor and journalist Sudhir Chaudhary has opened up about being called the highest-paid government employee/ TV anchor, saying that in the media industry, compensation is always linked to one's market value and performance.

In a podcast with ANI, speaking about being called the "highest-paid government employee," Chaudhary said, "I don't know if I am the most expensive or not. First, we will have to find out how much money the other anchors are getting... But I think, in our industry, without market value or delivery, no one will give a single penny."

The veteran TV presenter, who currently hosts Decode on DD News, emphasised that he has always ensured his employers receive substantial returns on their investment....