The 31-year-old, who plays Raj Koothrappali in the American sitcom, was looked after by staff at Diverse Talent Group (DTG) when he landed the role in 2007 and has paid a percentage of his wages in commission in subsequent years.

However, in a suit filed at County Superior Court here last week, lawyers for the company claim Nayyar stopped making payments from September last year, reports tmz.com.