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Stars' Pets Get Makeup: Bollywood's Extravagant Entourage Culture
2 Oct
Summary
- Some stars reportedly bring pets to shoots with nannies and makeup.
- Dayanand Shetty criticized the expensive and excessive star entourages.
- Filmmaker Priyadarshan called Bollywood's entourage culture 'the worst'.
Dayanand Shetty, known for 'Singham Returns,' has brought attention to Bollywood's lavish entourage culture. He shared that certain stars extend their retinue to include their pets on film sets.
These celebrity animals, according to Shetty, are accompanied by nannies for walks and feeding, wear accessories like sunglasses, and are even given makeup. He attributed such behavior to the upbringing of some stars who feel the need to act this way to project stardom.
This revelation reignites a long-standing debate within the industry. Filmmakers Anurag Kashyap, Komal Nahta, and Shoojit Sircar have previously voiced concerns over the rising expenses associated with large star teams. Actors like Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon have also acknowledged that such extensive entourages are often unnecessary.
Priyadarshan, a prominent filmmaker, recently condemned this practice as "the worst thing in Bollywood." He contrasted it with South Indian cinema, where such excesses are not seen. He also highlighted that some individuals within these Bollywood entourages earn more than veteran actors, pointing to the significant financial implications.
