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flag Bollywood faces financial strain as star fees and demands drive up costs, threatening film profitability.

flag Bollywood producers are warning of financial strain due to soaring star fees and extravagant demands, including large entourages, private trailers, and luxury travel, which inflate production costs and threaten profitability. flag While box office uncertainty persists, rising talent expenses—reaching up to $22 million per film—are now a primary cause of losses, with some productions like *Bade Miyan Chote Miyan* costing $42 million and leading to debt. flag Insiders urge fairer compensation models, greater focus on storytelling, and more reliance on new talent to ensure long-term sustainability.

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