Nawazuddin Siddiqui slams actors lavish demands: Paanch vanity vans? yeh paagalpan hai

The rising production costs and the extravagant demands of actors have become hot topics in the film industry, especially after several high-budget films underperformed at the box office this year. Addressing this issue, Nawazuddin Siddiqui recently shared his candid views and criticized actors for their unnecessary demands on set.

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Nawazuddin Siddiqui expressed his frustration with the lavish demands some actors make, stating, 

"There are many unnecessary demands that actors have, they want everything lavish. I have even heard that some actors have five vanity vans — one for gymming, one for cooking, one for eating, bathing, practicing lines, and what not. Yeh paagalpan hai. Koi paagal hi hoga jo paanch vanity van leke chalta hai.”

He further condemned these excessive demands, highlighting how they inflate production costs unnecessarily. He said, 

Why would any actor want to increase the cost of the production? This is absolutely wrong. Put money in films instead, that would be a better [and wiser] thing to do. Jo inn nawaabon ko shaunk hain woh toh film mein nawaabon ke bhi nahi honge.

Nawazuddin concluded by emphasizing his focus on quality work over personal luxuries. He stated, 

I just wish that I should work well and nothing else. Meri toh aisi koi demands nahi hoti. Production ke time se pehle main khada hota hoon shoot ke liye.

Celebrating 25 years in the industry, Nawazuddin Siddiqui is currently promoting his upcoming film Rautu Ka Raaz, where he plays a smart cop involved in a lazy investigation of a mysterious murder. The film, which has already generated buzz with its trailer, is set to release on ZEE5 on June 28, 2024.