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Ameesha Patel Slams Female Actors' Lavish Entourages
21 Sep
Summary
- Ameesha questions exorbitant entourages for female actors during promotions.
- She noted costs often exceed the film's opening day box office collections.
- Patel prefers quality roles over filler films, referencing Gadar 2 success.
Ameesha Patel has openly addressed significant issues within the Hindi film industry, specifically targeting the practice of large celebrity entourages during film promotions. Patel pointed out that the expenses incurred by some female actors for their entourages often exceed the first day's box office collection of their films. She suggested that such extravagant spending should ideally be part of their personal lives, not shouldered by producers.
Furthermore, Patel conveyed her strategic approach to selecting film projects. She indicated a preference for waiting for meaningful roles rather than accepting numerous smaller or less significant films. Patel drew upon the success of her film Gadar 2, suggesting she aims to create similar impactful projects periodically, rather than engaging in what she termed 'rubbish filler films.'
This is not Patel's first public statement on industry matters. Earlier in 2026, she commented on the severe online trolling faced by Indian actors. She highlighted that Indian celebrities often endure harsher criticism from their own countrymen compared to Hollywood stars facing similar situations in their home country, expressing sadness over the trend.
