In a recent interview, veteran producer KC Bokadia revealed that he was the first to pay Amitabh Bachchan ₹1 crore for his role in a film, a significant milestone in Bollywood history. Bokadia recalled that Bachchan initially requested ₹80 lakh, but he insisted that the star deserved ₹1 crore, which marked a turning point in actor compensation. Their professional relationship blossomed, leading to successful projects like 'Lal Baadshah'. However, Bokadia expressed concern about the current state of the industry, where actors now command fees ranging from ₹50 to ₹100 crore, often accompanied by large entourages that inflate production costs. He noted that unlike Bachchan, who never charged for additional expenses, today's actors often shift costs for makeup artists and vanity vans onto producers. This trend has sparked criticism from other filmmakers, including Priyadarshan, who lamented the overwhelming presence of entourages on set, complicating the filming process and creating financial imbalances in the industry.