In a recent interview, Saif Ali Khan opened up about Karan Johar's statement about stars charging astronomical amounts as fees.
Saif Ali Khan is one of the most versatile actors. Despite so many years in the industry, he has constantly proven himself. With films like Omkara, Aarakshan, Race, Being Cyrus, Kurbaan, and many others, Saif carved a niche of his own. Son of veteran actress, Sharmila Tagore and cricketer, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, Saif is one of the highest-paid actors in Bollywood.
Saif, who is known for speaking his mind without mincing words, spoke about the recent comment of filmmaker, Karan Johar about stars charging unrealistic fees. Saif recently attended the India Today Mumbai Conclave 2024 and revealed how such a statement from the filmmaker makes him nervous. In his words:
“He wants to cut pay cheques. I think I should have my own union on that. I am sure he is right, but it makes me a little nervous when we hear about cutting pay cheques. No cutting pay cheques. Well look, the economics of our industry (is like that). That's what happens - you go to a star, sometimes they say 'hey, if you want me, that's what it is going to cost'.”
In the same conclave, Saif defended Karan Johar’s statement and also pointed out how, like any other business, Bollywood too is a financial centre. Elaborating on the same, he said:
“Indians are businessmen. So the film industry is primarily a business kind of financial centre in itself and people take shots. But, Karan Johar knows best. I'm just joking. What he (Karan Johar) is talking about is people charging astronomical money and then not delivering, which can't last. We don't charge that much, we are recession-proof."
Talking about Karan Johar’s statement about stars charging huge money as fees, the filmmaker, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, stated:
“What is your last couple of films? How much have you opened to? With what right are you asking me for this number?...Every star asked me for the same money that the budget was for. I was like, ‘How can I pay you? When the budget is Rs. 40 crore, you’re asking for Rs. 40 crore? Are you guaranteeing the film will do Rs. 120 crore? There's no guarantee, right?"
On the work front, Saif Ali Khan was last seen in the film, Adipurush and is all set with his next release, Devara: Part 1. In the film, Saif will play the role of 'Bhairava' opposite Jr. NTR and Janhvi Kapoor.
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