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Suniel Shetty slams rumours about son Ahan Shetty’s high entourage costs: ‘Don’t spread lies to hide your weaknesses’

Suniel Shetty slams rumours about son Ahan Shetty’s high entourage costs: ‘Don’t spread lies to hide your weaknesses’

Published by Parlour News

Bollywood actor Ahan Shetty made his debut with Sajid Nadiadwala’s Tadap in 2021. However, his next film, Sanki, also produced by Sajid, was later put on hold. Reports at the time claimed that the producer had second thoughts about the project, allegedly due to Ahan’s high entourage costs. Suniel Shetty has now reacted to these rumours and set the record straight. Suniel Shetty reacts to rumours about his son, Ahan Shetty’s high entourage cost. (PTI) Suniel Shetty on Ahan Shetty’s high entourage cost rumours In a conversation with Lehren Retro, Suniel addressed the claims and said, “Ahan has never gone overboard with his entourage. These are all rumours. This gossip was circulated as per the producer’s convenience. If the producer says that he can show a bill, then I will see. There the father steps in and will step in, very, very clearly. Don’t spread lies to hide your weaknesses, because it’s not fair on Ahan.” Emphasising that the reports were baseless, Suniel cited his own example and added, “Ahan is very, very careful with …

Piyush Mishra says Bollywood actors have ‘a lot of tantrums’ unlike South stars: ‘14 bodyguards, person to bring drinks’

Piyush Mishra says Bollywood actors have ‘a lot of tantrums’ unlike South stars: ‘14 bodyguards, person to bring drinks’

Published by Webster

Recently, filmmakers like Karan Johar, Farah Khan and others complained about actors travelling with large entourages, which affects a film’s budget. Now, Bollywood actor Piyush Mishra has also weighed in on the issue, saying that people in the South industry have no such hang-ups, whereas in Bollywood, actors often have 12 bodyguards and 8–9 assistants. Piyush Mishra opened up about Bollywood actors’ starry tantrums.(Instagram) Piyush Mishra slams Bollywood actors for carrying a large entourage In a recent chat with Curly Tales, Piyush said that he enjoys working in the South because people there are warm and have no airs. Recalling his experience with S. Shankar on Indian 2, he said, “He is such a big director, but he came to introduce himself to me. I thought, such a big person, and he’s speaking so humbly. The culture there is amazing.” Piyush added that in Bollywood, people throw a lot of tantrums, adding, “Ajeeb sa stardom hai (There’s a strange kind of stardom). They have a lot of hang-ups. The actors have such a long entourage, …

How Bollywood can tackle rising film production costs: Anil Sharma, Sudhanshu Saria—industry insiders weigh in

Published by Webster

Aug 09, 2024 01:14 PM IST Amid the ongoing discussion over escalating film production costs, we speak to industry insiders on effective strategies for curbing these expenses. Bollywood is grappling with escalating budgets and disappointing returns, with many films failing to turn a profit. While organisations like the Producers Guild of India and Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) are working towards solutions, we speak to filmmakers and directors about key strategies to reduce the soaring production costs. A file photo of Anil Sharma Anil Sharma, Filmmaker A file photo of Anil Sharma Producers bechare dabb jaate hai actors ke costs ke chakkar mein. To bring down production expenses, actors should consider minimising their support staff. For instance, having just one hair and makeup artist, instead of a team of five or six, could significantly cut costs. Producers and directors happily give actors whatever’s necessary but unreasonable and unjustified demands, jaise multiple vanity vans, nahi chahiye. And if they still need all of these extra people, then they should cover the costs themselves. Suparn S …