Don't charge acting fee, have share in profits: Aamir Khan
Superstars are often accused of charging exorbitant money for working in a movie, but Aamir Khan says he has a different model. If the film fails, he gets nothing, and if it is successful, he has a higher profit share. The actor said he has always ensured that his producers earn money as it helps secure his career and film choices. Here's more.
Don't allow producer to shoulder the responsibility alone: Aamir
"I think the script is the foundation. I ensure that once I love the story and the film is in the making, people who are investing money should not face loss," Aamir said during an interaction with writer Anjum Rajabali at the Indian Screenwriters press conference in Mumbai. "I don't allow the producer to shoulder the responsibility alone," he further added.
Money comes to me when film's cost is recovered: Aamir
Actor Shabana Azmi, who was in the audience, asked Aamir about the trend of stars demanding 80% as the fees and how was it possible to make a successful film in 20%. "I don't charge money until the film has recovered its costs, promotions budget, and producers have earned their profit," Aamir said, adding, "My first rupee comes when the film's cost is recovered."
I always ensure there is no loss to producer: Aamir
Aamir believes it is the best business model; he said, "(In most of his films) If the producer is not losing money, it is obvious that he will sign me for the next film. That is why I always ensure that if I am signed in a film, there is no loss." The 53-year-old actor said he first tried this model with 'Lagaan' (2001).
