Jaaved Jaaferi, the well-known actor and TV presenter, recently shared his thoughts on the growing trend of actors traveling with large entourages. In an interview with India Today, Jaaved Jaaferi highlighted how this phenomenon, although not entirely new, has seen a significant increase over the years.
Reflecting on this trend, he expressed his discomfort with the idea of having large groups of people around him during shoots.
Jaaved Jaaferi revealed his own approach to working on sets, stating, "I have the basic team around, an assistant one for my hair, and another for makeup. Beyond that, I have no one on set with me. If there are certain requirements for costumes, only Jaaved Jaaferi recently shared his views on the rising trend of actors traveling with large entourages in an interview with India Today. While not entirely new, he noted that this phenomenon has grown significantly over the years, reflecting the changing dynamics of fame and celebrity culture in the industry.then do I have another member."
He further elaborated, "Even I find it weird how people have 10-15 people around themselves on set. I can never do that."
He also shared a humorous yet telling anecdote about the industry, referencing a specific incident involving a famous Hollywood actor, Gerard Butler.
According to Jaaferi, while Butler had only two people accompanying him during a shoot for an advertisement, an Indian actor arrived with a staff of 10.
This stark contrast, Jaaved Jaaferi explained, led to whispers among the crew, highlighting the exaggerated nature of such entourages. "Sometimes, I think it does get too much. With due respect to everyone, I feel it's the case of chai se zyada ketli garam (the kettle is hotter than the tea). It only does more harm to them and their reputation," he added, suggesting that such excessiveness could backfire and negatively affect the actor's image.
Looking back at the early days of his career, Jaaferi recalled the culture of the 1980s, when actors carried ice boxes as a symbol of status. He described this behavior, calling it the "ice-box syndrome," as a way for actors to flaunt their success. "They used to even carry silverware. Also, even though the spot boy was more than 20 years older than them, he was often addressed as 'beta'. That was the way to flaunt an attitude, which today, I feel was so funny," he said, emphasizing how absurd such displays of superiority seemed in hindsight.
However, Jaaferi acknowledged the intense competition in the entertainment industry today, particularly for younger actors. He pointed out that the current generation faces the challenge of standing out amidst an overwhelming number of media platforms. He mentioned how his son, Meezan Jaferi, has learned to stay grounded despite the pressures of stardom. "I even tell my son that you have to keep observing actors and learn from them. He is someone who doesn't even step out after his shot to his van. Rather he stays around and grasps how things work," Jaaferi shared, indicating the importance of observing and learning from the industry firsthand to stay relevant.
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