4 minutes of readingNew DelhiFebruary 5, 2026 21:29 IST
veteran actor Suniel Shetty’s son Ahan Shetty. has returned with the great success of the war drama Border 2 after being away from the screens after his debut Tadap (2021). However, the actor did not appear in any more projects after that and even faced speculation that he was kicked out of Sajid Nadiadwala’s Sanki due to high entourage costs. But now, in a recent interview, his father Suniel defended him, stating that Ahan has never gone too far with his entourage. He also revealed that he brings his own food and water from home.
During a candid conversation with Lehr Retro, Suniel supported the actors’ high fees and entourage expenses, on the condition that they become equal partners in the film. “They are asking for more, I agree, but they are taking what they are entitled to, because there is also a lot of recovery. The Excel sheet and your calculations say that you can come up with the numbers. My point is that you should charge that amount, but join the film as a partner. Take a cut. For a film to work in theaters, many factors are important for a film to work in theaters: the right time, marketing, a good film, the combination of artists and others. You must become a partner so that you are also involved and can do the math,” he said. said.
‘Suniel Shetty brings his own food, water’
When asked about rumors suggesting that his son Ahan Shetty’s entourage was excessive, the veteran actor firmly replied, “Ahan has never gone overboard with his entourage. These are all rumours. This gossip was circulated at the producer’s convenience. If the producer says he can show a poster, then I will see it. There the father steps in and he will do it, very, very clearly. Don’t spread lies to hide your weaknesses, because it is not fair to Ahan.”
He continued, “These are all rumours. And unfortunately, this is the condition of films now. Ahan is very much with his entourage. And if it is his entourage, he will pay for it. He is aware of that. When Suniel Shetty takes his food and water from home… my staff has been told that if you are eating the unit’s food, then it is fine, but if you want to order from outside, put the bill in my name and not the producer’s name.”
After citing his own example and the instructions he gave to his team, Suniel added, “My staff can’t dare to do anything else, so Ahan’s staff definitely wouldn’t do it. And Ahan has just arrived, this is his time to establish himself in the industry, so there are no tantrums. Ho hi nahi sakta (not possible).”
Bollywood entourage costs soar
For the unknown, the high level of Ahan Shettybudget The action thriller, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, opposite Pooja Hegde, was scheduled to release in 2025. However, the project was reportedly put on hold due to high production costs – costly environment expenses and difficult market conditions.
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Entourage costs have become a huge problem for the Hindi film industry, where actors often bill producers for staff costs and demand multiple vanities. Earlier, producer Karan Johar had spoken about it: “I have an ethical problem with entourages, not a financial one. We set a fixed budget for such needs. But if an actor wants something beyond that, be it a personal trainer or specific dietary needs, he must cover the cost himself. I will pay for it only when it is essential to the film, like in a sports drama that requires a certain physique. But if you are a normal hero, then your job is to look good and be fit, you are an artist. You want to “eat food.” healthy, go ahead, but why should I pay for that?”