Bollywood stars with ₹50 crore in bank account should retire, says Lalit Parimoo: ‘Unko kaam milna hi nahi chahiye’
Bollywood’s star system has long been a defining feature of the industry. Over the years, several actors have spoken about how the industry’s focus on big names makes it difficult for newcomers and character actors to find equal opportunities. In a recent chat with Siddharth Kannan, veteran actor Lalit Parimoo revealed that he has always been against the star system and even spoke about a proposal he once discussed with CINTAA, suggesting that senior actors should step aside after reaching a certain level of financial success. Lalit Parimoo says senior actors in Bollywood should retire. Lalit Parimoo says senior actors should retire, make space for newcomers Lalit said he has always opposed Bollywood‘s star system, calling it a “facade” and a “lie”. He described it as a “dhokha” (deception) not only for audiences but also for genuinely talented actors who often get overlooked. The veteran actor added that while he no longer has the energy to lead a movement against it because of his age, he once seriously considered starting one. He even tried to …
