Aamir Khan slams Bollywood actors' 'shameful,' 'strange' demands from producers
What's the story
Aamir Khan recently criticized the younger generation of Bollywood actors for their "extremely shameful and harmful" demands from producers. Speaking to Komal Nahta on his show Game Changers, he highlighted the extravagant lifestyle of these stars and how it affects film budgets. This has sparked a debate on the rising culture of excess in Bollywood and its impact on production costs.
Staff expenses
Khan questioned why producers are paying personal staff costs
Khan expressed his surprise at the practice of producers paying for actors' drivers and personal staff. He questioned, "The driver and the help is working for me, why is the producer paying for it?" He sarcastically added, "If the producer is paying my personal staff, does that mean he will also start paying for my kids' school fees? Where will this stop?"
Actor's expectations
He highlighted the growing trend of such demands
Khan was particularly disappointed with the current generation's excessive demands. He said, "I hear that stars of today also don't care to pay their drivers. They ask their producers to pay them." "Not just that, but the producer is also paying for the actor's spot boy. They don't stop here. They make the producer pay for their trainers, cooks."
Actor's duty
Khan urged actors to think of themselves as team players
Khan emphasized that actors should see themselves as part of a larger team. "As an actor, it is my duty to make sure that the production house is not burdened because of me." "Every team player should think this. You are all working for the film, be a team." He added, "These stars are earning in crores and yet not capable of paying for their needs? I find this extremely strange."
Personal expenses
Khan revealed he has never made such demands
Khan revealed that in his 37-year career, he has never asked producers to cover his personal expenses. "Even today, when I take my family for an outdoor shoot, I always pay from my pocket." "I never have expected any of my producers to bear that extra cost." He concluded by saying, "Stars today are taking disadvantage of their status. Their demands only project them in the wrong light."