' ₹1 lac for 10 minutes': Anurag Kashyap says he'll charge to meet newcomers

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₹1 lakh for 10 to 15 minutes of his time, while the newcomers will have to pay ₹5 lakh for a 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 1 lac, for half hour 2 lacs and for 1 hour 5 lacs.

That's the rate. I am tired of wasting time meeting people. If you really think you can afford it, call me or stay the f**k away.

And all 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 it Don't text or dm or call me.

Pay and you will get time. I am not a charity, and I am tired of people looking for shortcuts," he said in a post. Netizens were quick to react to his post.

"Honestly Anuraag .. I often feel the same way!" said Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur. A social media user wrote that they “understands the sentiment" will create a gap between industry professionals and new generational aspirants.

"I understand the sentiment but this is essentially adding to the gatekeeping of an industry that is already considered very elite and privileged. And the bigger of a gap you create between industry professionals and new generational aspirants, the slower the industry is going to improve," the user said. Actor Shahana Goswami commented, "But Babu wouldn't people who can pay for your time more likely waste your time as much, if not more..? I agree with the first part but then maybe don't meet anyone..