Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Bollywood Stars Debate Dancing at Weddings
Some Bollywood actors like Ranbir Kapoor and Aamir Khan have said they won't dance at private weddings for money.
They believe it's important to maintain their dignity and values.
Other actors, like Janhvi Kapoor, have performed at weddings and earned a lot of money.
A poet named Javed Akhtar thinks that dancing at weddings makes actors seem less important.
In the south of India, many actors don't perform at weddings at all.
It's a big business, with actors earning millions for just one performance.
Some actors have strong personal reasons for not doing it, while others see it as a way to make extra money.
Ranbir Kapoor refuses to dance at private events for money, citing personal values and dignity.
Aamir Khan and Manoj Bajpayee also decline to perform at private functions for money.
Javed Akhtar believes performing at weddings diminishes the stature of artistes.
South Indian actors typically refrain from on-stage performances at weddings.
Actors can earn millions for performing at high-profile weddings, with fees ranging from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 4 crore.
- Who
- Bollywood actors and industry figures
- What
- Debate over performing at private weddings for money
- When
- Recent discussions following a high-profile wedding in Udaipur
- Where
- Bollywood industry, India
- Why
- Varying personal principles and ethical considerations
- Ranbir Kapoor
- Declines to dance at private events for money
- Aamir Khan
- Won't perform at private functions for any amount
- Manoj Bajpayee
- Dances only for family and close friends
- Javed Akhtar
- Believes it diminishes the stature of artistes
- Ranveer Singh
- Approximate fee: Rs 4 crore for Udaipur wedding
- Shahid Kapoor
- Approximate fee: Rs 3 crore for Udaipur wedding
- Janhvi Kapoor
- Performed at two weddings in the last two weeks
- South Indian actors
- Typically refrain from on-stage performances at weddings