With Bollywood's two biggest awards - Zee Cine Awards and IIFAs - round the corner show organisers like Cineyug and Wizcraft are running around making sure their ceremony has the biggest stars and the highest turnout.
However, it isn't as simple as getting the A-listers on an aeroplane to the said destination! Organisers tell us that they foot the bill of not just the actor or actress in question but also their entourage which includes partners, body guards and security personnel, stylists and make up artists to name a few!
In the case of the upcoming Zee Cine Awards actors such as Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Kareena Kapoor, Akshay Kumar have all agreed to perform. "All stars travel at our cost. Each star demands different flight tickets to suit their schedule. Obviously they travel business or First Class!" says an official.
And if you think its only Jennifer Lopez who has hospitality demands think again! "We get all sorts of requests about room types. From beds to pillows to food...everything is as per star specification."
Also if you follow Bollywood closely, you will notice that are stars rarely travel alone. From bodyguards to make up artists all are a part of the B-Town brigade who enjoy a fully paid holiday! Here are some of the Bollywood's biggest names and their even bigger entourage:
Sallu's Long List
Next comes the other Khan superstar. Salman is joined by brothers Sohail and Arbaaz - whether nominated or not! - as well as their partners. Often Salman's sister Arpita and Malaika's younger sister Amrita also join in. The other members in this Khan clan include Sallubhai's bodyguards and managers like Shera, Nadeem and Vikas.
Bachchans and their Bahu
The Bachans are the epitome of the Indian joint family. Amitabh, Jaya , Abhishek and Ash always travel together. Add to this their personal bodyguards and secretaries and you have a quite a good number. And of course Ash's mum Vrinda is often spotted as well.
Bebo's Babies
Kareena and Karisma display sibling revelry at its best. Although it's been years since Karisma was seen on the big screen she is seen at every award ceremony along with hubby Sanjay Kapoor. Randhir Kapoor is known to join his daughters as well. And now with Saif being Bebo's beau he's the latest addition to Kareena's entourage!
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