According To Alia Bhatt, Some Actors Do Return Their Payments If Their Films Fail: "I Agree That The Income Of Celebrities Should Be Balanced."

Alia Bhatt has been promoting Darlings since returning to the workforce. The movie is scheduled to make its Netflix debut on August 5th, 2022. Alia Bhatt makes her debut as a co-producer on this movie. Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment is also a co-producer of the movie. In a recent chat, the actress discussed her career and film preferences as well as the challenges the Hindi film industry is now facing with box office.

In response to a question from Indian Express on what a star means today, Alia responded, "What makes a star? It's the love, but there are particular stars who will do well at the box office as well. However, it is now impossible without content since, in the end, it is the power of the content that is attracting viewers to the movies. Of course, there is a certain larger-than-life experience on the big screen that cannot be replaced, but the depth of good content that stands the test of time is something people should and do seek. Therefore, the fame is a result of the material you provide for the public". The actress also discussed how much the actor earns if the movie doesn't do well financially. "I agree that the salaries of the actors should be compared to the film's budget. But then again, kyunki main toh choti hun, I am not the one to tell anyone what they should charge. I'm sure all the producers would agree that there has to be some broad reassessment if you asked me. Even a star thinks in such manner. According to the actress, there have been cases where performers have refused pending dues or refunded fees after the movies received bad box office results. Director Jasmeet K Reen makes her feature film debut with Darlings, which is produced by Gauri Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Gaurav Verma. Darlings is a dark comedic entertainment bursting with secrets, mystery, and drama, and it has an incredibly talented ensemble in the key parts, including Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma, and Roshan Mathew. The movie dives into the lives of a strong mother and daughter who are facing their issues while seeking love and establishing themselves in Mumbai.