{"id":17594,"date":"2025-10-05T02:02:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T02:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/05\/karan-johar-slams-actors-with-high-entourage-calls-it-an-ethical-issue-show-some-grace-bollywood-news\/"},"modified":"2025-10-05T02:02:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T02:02:47","slug":"karan-johar-slams-actors-with-high-entourage-calls-it-an-ethical-issue-show-some-grace-bollywood-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/05\/karan-johar-slams-actors-with-high-entourage-calls-it-an-ethical-issue-show-some-grace-bollywood-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Karan Johar Slams Actors With High Entourage, Calls It An &#8216;Ethical&#8217; Issue: &#8216;Show Some Grace&#8217; | Bollywood News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9614967\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">October 05, 2025, 07:28 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9614967\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-1671561180 asubttl-schema\">Interestingly, Karan Johar&#8217;s words come at a time when Deepika Padukone has grabbed everyone&#8217;s attention for her alleged short work hour and high entourage demands.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-91f4da8d48c13a79 gglebtn bgprpl\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-1671561180 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Karan argued that as an actor, it is one's job to look good and therefore, he does not understand when people expect producers to pay for their trainer or healthy food. \" title=\"Karan argued that as an actor, it is one's job to look good and therefore, he does not understand when people expect producers to pay for their trainer or healthy food. \" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-1671561180\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Karan argued that as an actor, it is one&#8217;s job to look good and therefore, he does not understand when people expect producers to pay for their trainer or healthy food. <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Karan Johar has expressed concerns regarding actors\u2019 high entourage. In a recent interview, the filmmaker explained that it is not a financial issue but an \u201cethical&#8221; one. He expressed that the issue needs attention because actors also need to show some grace now.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">\u201cI have an ethical problem with entourages, not a financial one. We set a fixed budget for such needs. But if an actor wants anything beyond that, be it a personal trainer or specific dietary requirements, they should cover the cost themselves. I will pay for it only when it\u2019s essential for the film, like in a sports drama requiring a certain physique,&#8221; KJo told Komal Nahta on his YouTube channel Game Changer.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">Karan argued that as an actor, it is one\u2019s job to look good and therefore, he does not understand when people expect producers to pay for their trainer or healthy food. He also explained that there is a need for producers to unite and take a firm decision regarding the high entourage issue.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">\u201cThe producers are not united. We often discuss these matters, but no one follows through. However, we are now trying to bring change by capping the budget for hair and makeup. We tell them upfront this is all we can offer. If you want anything extra, please handle it yourself. And now, many actors are doing just that, which I respect,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">Karan also urged actors to show some grace and concluded by saying, \u201cMy problem is with actors who are getting mammoth payments and still expect the producers to pay for their basic needs. Show some grace. It\u2019s strange to me when these small issues become points of contention. I don\u2019t understand why some actors travel with eight people in their entourage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">Interestingly, Karan Johar\u2019s words come at a time when Deepika Padukone has grabbed everyone\u2019s attention for her alleged short work hours and high entourage demands. After she was ousted from Kalki 2 last month, a report by Bollywood Hungama claimed that the makers decided to drop the actress because she was demanding a 25 per cent hike in her fees, along with a 7-hour work shift. Reportedly, the makers attempted to negotiate these two demands with the actress, but she remained inflexible.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">The same report also claimed that Deepika travels with an entourage of 25 people. Reportedly, the actress was also demanding five-star accommodation and reimbursement for food throughout the shoot for her team. While the producers tried to negotiate with her and requested her to reduce the team strength, Deepika was firm with her demands.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chirag Sehgal\" title=\"Chirag Sehgal\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-05-at-13.17.10-2025-08-d1b003764b221e1094919969068b8f2b-scaled.jpeg?impolicy=website&amp;width=60&amp;height=60\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/chirag-sehgal-21023.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Chirag Sehgal<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chirag Sehgal works as a Senior Sub-Editor in the Entertainment team at News18.com. 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