Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Anupam Kher's Salary Dispute with 'Bend It Like Beckham' Producer
Actor Anupam Kher shared a story about how he stood up for fair pay after his successful film 'Bend It Like Beckham'.
He refused to accept the same salary for a follow-up project, even climbing onto a coffee shop table to make his point.
He inspired the audience at the International Film Festival of India with his determination.
Anupam Kher recalled an incident from his career at the 56th International Film Festival of India
He stood on a coffee shop table to demand fair pay for a film after its success
The actor refused to accept the same fee for a follow-up project despite the producer's offer
He questioned the producer about the significant profit made from their previous collaboration
Anupam Kher inspired the audience with his story of negotiating fair compensation
- Who
- Anupam Kher
- What
- Shared a story about negotiating fair pay
- When
- At the 56th International Film Festival of India
- Where
- Goa
- Why
- To inspire the audience with his journey and determination
Anupam Kher's Perspective
Producer's Perspective
Fair Compensation
Anupam Kher's Perspective
Anupam Kher believed he deserved more after the film's success
Producer's Perspective
Producer offered the same fee as the previous project
- Film
- 'Bend It Like Beckham'
- Producer
- Deepak Nayar
- Initial Fee
- 5000 pounds
- Producer's Offer
- Same as initial fee
- Producer's Profit
- 100 million