Karan Johar: Renowned Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar, who has launched numerous stars like Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Sidharth Malhotra through his films, has now expressed a surprising opinion about the profession of acting. In a recent interview, Karan stated that he doesn’t want his own children, Yash and Roohi, to become actors in the future. This came as a surprise to those who have often seen Karan promoting “star kids” and supporting nepotism.
In a conversation with film critic Komal Nahata, Karan Johar attributed this to the rising fees of actors and their tantrums. He said that he would pray that his children become hairstylists or makeup artists. Karan claimed, “Don’t make me talk about how much makeup and hair artists charge these days. In fact, I’d like Roohi and Yash to become makeup and hair artists, because they’re earning more than everyone else.”
Actors’ tantrums and rising expenses
Karan Johar also expressed his displeasure with some of the habits of Bollywood actors from a producer’s perspective. He said that sometimes actors’ demands go beyond the film’s budget. Citing an example, he said, “If you’re a regular hero, and it’s your responsibility to look good. If you want to eat healthy food, then eat it, but why would I pay for it?” Karan also revealed that some actors even say they have the entire budget for the film, so if the producer wants to make it, they should make it.
However, Karan also admitted that there are some actors in the industry who are very responsible and cover their own expenses. He appealed to actors, saying, “If you’re getting a hefty fee and all the other perks, then at least do these little things yourself and show some decency. Why do 6-8 people travel with you?”
Karan has previously mentioned actors’ fees
This isn’t the first time Karan Johar has spoken about actors’ fees. He previously praised the fee model of stars like Salman Khan and Aamir Khan, where actors share in the film’s profits, saving producers the burden of hefty fees and reducing the risk of losses.
Karan Johar’s statements add a new dimension to the ongoing debate between producers and actors in the film industry over budgets and fees. They also raise the question of whether the craze for stardom in Bollywood has become so prevalent that it is overshadowing the economic aspects of filmmaking.