Bollywood Stars' Evolving Demands: Past Protests vs. Present Extravagance

Imagine movie stars like a special kind of superhero.

Long ago, even famous actors like Raaj Kumar had their quirks, like refusing to perform if they felt they weren't paid as much as someone else.

Some actors, like Asrani, worked for daily pay, similar to getting paid for just one day of work.

But now, things have changed a lot.

Today's stars often have many more special rooms, called vanity vans, for just their hair, makeup, or even for their chefs to cook their meals very precisely.

While this means actors can earn more money, sometimes it costs a lot, and other people working on the movies don't get paid as much.

This is like a few superheroes getting all the best gear, while the sidekicks get very little.

Some people in the movie business think this is a problem and that Bollywood could learn from stars in other parts of India who are rich but still act very down-to-earth and professional.