Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap surprised everyone in a new Instagram post.
Expressing that he is ‘tired of wasting time meeting people’, the filmmaker said that he will now start charging money to meet them.
In his post, Kashyap said he has “wasted a lot of time” trying to help newcomers who “think they are creative geniuses”.
In his post, he wrote: “I wasted a lot of time trying to help new people and ended up with mostly mediocre people. So from now on I don’t want to waste my time meeting random people who think That they are creative geniuses. So now I will have rates.”
, 1 lakh for 10-15 minutes
Film producer said he will take charge Rs 1 lakh for 10 to 15 minutes of your time, while newbies have to pay Rs 5 lakh for one hour meeting.
In strong words, Kashyap said that only those who can afford it should call him.
“If someone wants to meet me for 10-15 minutes I will charge Rs 1 lakh, for half an hour Rs 2 lakh and for 1 hour Rs 5 lakh. That is the rate. I am tired of wasting time meeting people If you really think you can spend it, call me or stay the hell away. And everyone paid in advance (folded hands emoji),” he said.
In his caption, the filmmaker shared how tired he is of meeting people who look for shortcuts.
“And I mean don’t text or DM or call me. Pay and you get time off. I’m not a charity and I’m tired of people looking for shortcuts,” he said in a post.
Netizens were quick to react to her post.
“Honestly Anurag.. I feel like this often!” Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur said.
One social media user wrote that they “understand the sentiment” will create a difference between industry professionals and the new generation of candidates.
“I understand the sentiment but it is essentially adding to the gatekeeping of an industry that is already considered very exclusive and privileged. And the bigger the gap you will create between industry professionals and the new generation of candidates The slower the industry will improve, the user said.
Actress Shahana Goswami commented, “But babu those who can pay for your time, won’t they waste your time just as much, if not more..? I agree with the first part but then again maybe no Let’s meet… let’s make destiny, do you meet your colleagues casually?”
Kubbra Sait said, “Amen!!!!!!!!! (fire emoji).”
Anurag Kashyap has been instrumental in launching many talents including Vicky Kaushal.
