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Producer Nikhil Dwivedi has some strong words for young actors with difficult attitudes. He points out that the biggest stars, like the three Khans, are famously humble and easy to work with. Dwivedi shared a personal story about Salman Khan's complete lack of fuss during the filming of Dabangg 3. He is currently celebrating the successful TIFF premiere of his new, thought-provoking film "Bandar".

Key Points: Nikhil Dwivedi Says Young Stars Should Emulate Humble Khans

  • Nikhil Dwivedi questions the starry tantrums of younger actors in Bollywood
  • He cites the grounded nature of superstars like Shah Rukh and Salman Khan
  • Shares an anecdote about Salman Khan being completely fuss-free on set
  • His film 'Bandar' with Bobby Deol premiered successfully at TIFF
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Nikhil Dwivedi: If Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan can be humble, no young star has a reason to act difficult

Producer Nikhil Dwivedi questions why young actors act difficult when legends like Shah Rukh, Salman, and Aamir Khan remain so grounded and fuss-free.

"There can be no reason for anyone younger from the industry to be difficult on sets, because these people are not, despite being such humongous stars. – Nikhil Dwivedi"

Mumbai Sep 24

Actor-producer Nikhil Dwivedi has never shied away from calling a spade a spade.

In a candid conversation with IANS, the producer shared his thoughts on the attitude of some younger actors in the industry, pointing out how unnecessary starry tantrums seem lame when Bollywood's biggest legends remain grounded.

“When I see a lot of young artists, I am like, here are actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, or Hrithik Roshan, who are just so easy-going. There can be no reason for anyone younger from the industry to be difficult on sets, because these people are not, despite being such humongous stars,” Nikhil remarked.

Nikhil, who has produced Dabangg 3 starring Salman Khan, shared an anecdote from his time filming with the superstar in Rajasthan. The producer said, “Salman is so fuss-free, like give him any vehicle, and he will never even look at the model of the vehicle that has been given and is absolutely okay with whatever we provide. There has never been any difficulty with him at all.” The producer is also riding high on the success of his latest project, "Bandar", which premiered at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

The screening was met with thunderous applause, leaving the entire team elated. “It was our first time, at least for me as a producer, to have my film at such a platform. The response was overwhelming. That thunderous applause as soon as the end titles rolled—it’s that very moment for which you decide to make films,” Nikhil recalled.

Directed by Anurag Kashyap and written by Sudeep Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee, “Bandar” stars Bobby Deol in the lead role. The film has been labelled as controversial by some, but Nikhil, dismissing the tag, said, “I don’t think it’s controversial. It provokes you, it triggers thought, and it sparks debate, and that’s what art and cinema are meant to do.”

For Nikhil, the journey of "Bandar" from its conception to its global recognition is both a professional milestone and a reaffirmation of his belief that films must challenge audiences as much as they entertain.

–IANS

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally someone said it! The new generation actors need to understand that talent and humility go hand in hand. Salman Khan driving any vehicle without fuss shows real star power.
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Sarah B
While I agree with the sentiment, I think we should also acknowledge that every generation has its challenges. The pressure on young actors today with social media and constant scrutiny is immense.
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Arjun K
Bandar at TIFF! That's amazing for Indian cinema. More power to filmmakers who want to provoke thought rather than just entertain. Looking forward to watching this one. 🎬
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Karthik V
Humility is the real mark of greatness. Big stars like Amitabh Bachchan still respect everyone on set. New actors should understand that success is temporary but character is permanent.
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Michael C
Interesting perspective. In Hollywood too, the most respected actors are often the most professional and easy to work with. Talent without professionalism doesn't last long in any industry.

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