Aamir Khan is known not just for his blockbuster films but also for his thoughtful approach to filmmaking. Following the release of his recent film, Sitaare Zameen Par, the actor-producer has started an important conversation about the pay structure in Bollywood. In a recent interview, he introduced a groundbreaking “points system” designed to ensure that every member of a film’s cast and crew is paid fairly for their contribution.
His idea challenges the traditional star-driven pay scale and aims to create a more balanced and transparent method for distributing a film’s earnings.
‘Everyone Should Be Paid Equally’
At the heart of Aamir’s proposal is a simple but powerful idea: filmmaking is a team effort. He argued that every person involved is essential to the final product. “Filmmaking is a collective medium. Everyone contributes equally, be it the cameraman, sound recordist, director, actor, etc.,” he explained. “In the absence of any one of them, you can’t make a film. That way, everyone has an equal contribution. And by that logic, everyone should be paid equally.”
The Points System Explained
Aamir Khan then detailed his revolutionary points system, which works in two parts. First, for the basic work of making the film, everyone gets one point each. He believes the writer and director should get slightly more, as they are the primary storytellers. This ensures a fair base pay for everyone’s effort. Second, once a film becomes profitable, the earnings are shared. At this stage, he acknowledges that bigger stars contribute more to a film’s box office draw. “The bigger stars contribute more and hence, they should get a little more [of the profit]. That, according to me, is the ideal way,” he concluded.
How Aamir Measures A Film’s Real Success
Aamir also shared his formula for judging a film’s true success. He believes it’s not just about the opening weekend, but about how many times that number is multiplied in its total run. Citing the example of his film 3 Idiots, which earned 5 times its opening weekend, he said, “That shows people have gone again and again to see the film.” A film that earns a lot in its first three days but then drops off, he argued, is not truly a good film.
About Sitaare Zameen Par
Sitaare Zameen Par is a 2025 film starring and directed by Aamir Khan. Considered a spiritual successor to Taare Zameen Par, it tells the story of a suspended coach who finds redemption while training a team of adults with intellectual disabilities. The film was uniquely released on YouTube on a pay-per-view basis shortly after its theatrical run, challenging traditional distribution models.
(Also read: Priyadarshan Breaks Silence On Hera Pheri 3: Director Won’t Make The Akshay Kumar Starrer Without The Perfect Script )
Stay tuned with us for latest news, Hindi box office news, Hollywood news, OTT news, latest Bollywood news, and latest box office news.
Related