‘Karan Johar, you just have to stop paying’: Zoya Akhtar echoes issue of rising entourage costs of A-listers; Find out how KJo reacted

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As a seasoned film enthusiast with a keen eye for industry trends, I find Zoya Akhtar‘s approach to be both refreshing and enlightening. Her insight into the basic economic principle of supply and demand, applied to the realm of Bollywood, is nothing short of brilliant. It’s high time we saw more filmmakers taking a stand against the escalating costs associated with entourages, and Zoya seems to be leading the charge.

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Zoya made it clear to Karan that they wouldn’t find out, but she insisted he should cease making payments altogether. She reiterated this, stressing the need for him to stop. However, Karan Johar explained that he had in fact stopped doing so recently. He brought up his recent project ‘Kill’, where he took a chance on a newcomer and invested in its high-action concept,” Zoya stated aloud.

He explained, “I initiated the process. There was no other feasible way to stage Kill than on that train. Each star requested the same amount of money that the budget required. I found myself in a situation where I said, ‘How can I give you this amount when the total budget is ₹40 crore? You’re asking for ₹40 crore! Are you promising that the film will earn ₹120 crore? There’s no such guarantee, right? Eventually, I decided to bring in a newcomer, someone from outside the industry, if you will.

In simpler terms, the person named Dharma suggested that since there are six significant contributors and two hundred films are produced annually, it would be fairer to redistribute the budget to provide opportunities for young talents. However, Zoya Akhtar countered by saying that the technical team should receive a larger share of the budget instead of male actors who are currently taking around 70%.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d put it this way: In my line of work, I’ve noticed an intriguing trend where some rising male talents are boldly requesting a whopping 40 crores without shouldering any acting risks. This was evident during my recent discussions about film projects. Interestingly, the movie “Kill” served as a launchpad for Lakshya, who was initially slated to make his debut in Dharma Productions’ shelved project, Dostana 2. Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and co-produced by Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment, this film also featured Raghav Juyal, Tanya Maniktala, and Ashish Vidyarthi in prominent roles.

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2024-09-24 10:40