Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Piyush Mishra Criticizes Large Bollywood Entourages, Praises South Indian Actors
Actor Piyush Mishra thinks some Bollywood stars have too many people in their group when they travel, like 12 bodyguards and many helpers for small things.
He likes actors from the South Indian movie industry because they don't act like big stars and don't need so many people around them.
Piyush himself only needs a makeup person and an assistant, and he doesn't understand why others need so many people just to do simple tasks for them.
Piyush Mishra criticized the large entourages of Hindi film industry actors, citing 8-9 people and 12 bodyguards.
He contrasted this with actors in the South film industry, whom he finds to be more professional and less demanding.
Mishra questioned the necessity of such large entourages for individual actors.
He stated he only requires one assistant and one make-up artist for himself.
The actor humorously noted that some entourage members might be present just to share drinks or perform basic grooming.
- Who
- Actor and lyricist Piyush Mishra
- What
- Commented on the perceived excessive entourages of Bollywood stars, contrasting them with South Indian actors.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- In an interaction with Curly Tales
- Why
- To express his observations and appreciation for the professional conduct of actors in the South film industry compared to some in Bollywood.
Piyush Mishra's View
Implied Bollywood Norm
Actor Entourage Size
Piyush Mishra's View
Actors don't need large entourages; 8-9 people and 12 bodyguards is unnecessary.
Implied Bollywood Norm
Actors commonly travel with large entourages, including multiple assistants and bodyguards.
Actor Behavior
Piyush Mishra's View
South Indian actors are admired for not having 'hang-ups' and not throwing their weight around.
Implied Bollywood Norm
Many actors in the Hindi film industry are perceived to have 'tantrums' and operate with a sense of entitlement.
Personal Needs on Set
Piyush Mishra's View
Only needs one assistant and one make-up artist.
Implied Bollywood Norm
Multiple individuals are employed to assist with basic needs like bringing drinks, combing hair, and doing makeup.
- Speaker
- Piyush Mishra
- Profession
- Actor and Lyricist
- Stated Preference
- South film industry actors
- Criticism
- Large entourages and tantrums of Hindi film industry actors
- Personal Entourage
- One assistant, one make-up artist