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Ratna Pathak Shah Criticizes Actor Entourage System
12 Feb
Summary
- Ratna Pathak Shah criticizes the Hindi film industry's large entourage system.
- She believes the system infantilizes actors and wastes resources.
- Shah acknowledges the system provides employment but sees a potential bubble burst.
Ratna Pathak Shah has sharply criticized the extensive entourage system within the Hindi film industry, describing it as a wasteful cycle that infantilizes actors. The actor noted that while a certain level of support is necessary for younger performers, the scale of current entourages incurs massive costs for producers.
In a recent interview, Shah explained that this system impacts producers, actors, and their instincts, calling it a waste of time despite its role in supporting many households. She believes the self-feeding mechanism has bloated beyond measure and anticipates a bubble burst when the industry is forced to confront its unsustainability.
Shah also expressed personal discomfort with the loss of autonomy, stating she doesn't want to be infantilized by having others shop or accessorize for her, especially at 68. However, she conceded it is not her business to change the industry's mindset and has learned to keep her opinions to herself, recognizing that those who don't adapt will eventually learn through experience.
