All posts tagged: Bollywood Star Fees

Imran Khan rejected a gold iPhone for a hot shower; recalls when he was paid Rs 12 cr for a film: ‘Aamir Khan’s money is not coming to me’ | Bollywood News

Imran Khan rejected a gold iPhone for a hot shower; recalls when he was paid Rs 12 cr for a film: ‘Aamir Khan’s money is not coming to me’ | Bollywood News

When Imran Khan made his debut in 2008, he was often introduced as Aamir Khan’s nephew, which led to the perception that he was a classic “born with a silver spoon” star kid. However, Imran has now clarified that while he may have appeared privileged, his financial reality was far more nuanced. Speaking on the podcast Unfiltered by Samdish, Imran explained that although he came from a well-known film family, Aamir Khan’s success never translated into money for him. “He is my mom’s cousin brother. That’s not my money. That’s not coming to me,” Imran said. Imran Khan’s salary increased from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 crore He shared that he grew up with his mother and stepfather, actor Raj Zutshi. His grandfather Nasir Hussain was a successful producer in the 1960s and 70s, but by the time Imran was growing up in the 80s and 90s, the family was “asset rich but cash poor.” While they lived in a large house in Mumbai’s Pali Hill, his pocket money was less than the kids …

’30-40% of a film’s budget goes as star fees’: Siddharth Roy Kapur explains economics of Bollywood movies, reveals actors are going for backend deals | Bollywood News

’30-40% of a film’s budget goes as star fees’: Siddharth Roy Kapur explains economics of Bollywood movies, reveals actors are going for backend deals | Bollywood News

It’s a well-established fact that star fees in Bollywood have long been one of the industry’s biggest issues, sometimes even a liability that can drag an entire film down. These exorbitant remunerations have negatively impacted numerous projects, with several filmmakers and producers, from Karan Johar to Anurag Kashyap, openly criticizing the disproportionate pay structures. Now, producer Siddharth Roy Kapur, known for backing films like Barfi, Haider, and Dangal, has shared a more optimistic outlook on the matter. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, he indicated that the tide may finally be turning. He said: “Well, I wouldn’t say salary cuts, but they’re definitely looking at now coming in more on the back end and taking less on the front end. So, which means actually enjoying the success of the film, if it works—so taking less upfront and then becoming partners in the success. So, it’s going to become more revenue-share going forward.” Elaborating further, Siddharth added: “So, there’s a component of, obviously, you know, something that’s built into the cost already, which is a fee. And then there’s …