Renowned Bollywood choreographers Piyush Bhagat and Shazia Samji have offered fascinating insights into the working styles of top film stars, revealing how Salman Khan ensures quality food on sets with his personal food truck while Aamir Khan maintains financial responsibility by paying his own driver's fees.
The Food Truck Tradition and Professional Ethics
In a recent interview with Hindi Rush YouTube channel, the choreographic duo behind popular songs like Tamannaah Bhatia's "Nasha" and Diljit Dosanjh's "Kufar" shared their experiences working with industry giants. Shazia Samji specifically highlighted Salman Khan's commitment to good food, noting that his Being Human food truck is present at every shoot.
"When Salman Khan had called us, everyone knows that a food tent is set up on his films," Shazia recalled. "The Being Human truck is present on his every shoot and they serve the yummiest food. I remember having lunch with Bhai and the food tasted better because he was sitting in front of us."
Rising Entourage Costs and Star Responsibility
The choreographers addressed the growing concern about increasing entourage costs in the industry, acknowledging that while the problem exists, stars are becoming more conscious about it. They revealed Aamir Khan's principled stance on the matter, where the actor personally pays his driver since the driver works for him, not the film's producer.
"Entourage is ruining the game and a lot of people have spoken against it," they admitted. However, they noted positive examples like Tamannaah Bhatia, whom they described as "very professional" with "top notch" work ethics despite having her own team.
Experiences with New Generation Stars
Piyush and Shazia shared memorable experiences working with younger actors, particularly highlighting Vijay Deverakonda's dedication during Liger and Ananya Panday's growth as a performer.
They described how Vijay Deverakonda was initially terrified when he saw the choreography for the first time. "Vijay was very scared when he saw the choreography for the first time," they recalled. "He said 'Bhai marva dia tum logo ne, what are you making me do? How will I do it?' But looking at him, I understood how professionalism is a strong virtue."
Despite his nervousness, Vijay practiced extensively and overcame his fears through sheer hard work and focus during training sessions. The choreographers credited his strong work ethics and professionalism for his eventual successful performance.
Regarding Ananya Panday, who began working with them during Student Of The Year 2, they noted her significant improvement over the years. While acknowledging she's "not a super dancer," they emphasized that she is "very hard-working," particularly during the shooting of the song "Aafat."
The choreographers also expressed their desire to work with Shah Rukh Khan, calling him "the last of the stars" and stating they don't want to miss the opportunity to collaborate with him.
