Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, known for his candid opinions, recently praised Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan for not charging fees for their films. In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, he explained that these actors are cost-conscious, which helps keep their movies affordable. Anurag pointed out that while actors' fees are dictated by the market, unnecessary expenses often inflate the budget. He shared that he often works within tight budgets and has even forfeited his fees, working for free in over 60% of his films.
Anurag highlighted "Gangs of Wasseypur" as an example where he did not take any fees to avoid replacing actors with big stars. He noted that Shah Rukh, Salman, and Aamir are the most cost-conscious stars in the industry, as they do not charge upfront fees but take backend profits, ensuring their films are not costly.
Anurag started his career as a scriptwriter for Ram Gopal Varma's "Satya" and "Kaun." He also wrote dialogues for the film "Shool." His directorial debut was "Paanch," which never got released. His second film, "Black Friday," faced delays due to its controversial subject but eventually released after five years. He gained fame with films like "Dev D," "Gulaal," "Gangs of Wasseypur," "Mukkabaaz," and "Manmarziyaan." His web series "Sacred Games" also became widely popular.
Anurag will next appear as an antagonist in the crime-thriller show "Bad Cop" alongside Gulshan Devaiah. His upcoming directorial project, "Kennedy," is a noir action-thriller starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone, which was screened at the Cannes Film Festival 2023.
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