Overview

• Speaking at the 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025, the actor urged aspirants to steer clear of multi‑film agreements that can bind early careers.
• He referenced Aryan Khan’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood on Netflix, which premiered in September and portrays a debutant caught in contractual complications.
• Kumar delivered the advice on stage with Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar, and the light‑hearted exchange drew smiles and laughter.
• Beyond contracts, he emphasized discipline and careful project selection, noting that consistent work builds opportunity.
• Media coverage reports renewed discussion of restrictive deals, with no producer responses or changes to industry practices reported so far.