Actor Kajal Aggarwal has shared her thoughts on the differences between the Hindi and South Indian film industries. She said she prefers the discipline and punctuality followed on South film sets. During a recent interview, she also recalled that Salman Khan made her wait the longest while working on a Hindi film.
Kajal Aggarwal compares work culture in Bollywood and South cinema
Speaking about the contrasting work cultures, Kajal said schedules in the South are followed much more strictly. According to Hindustan Times, she stated, "In Hindi films, things don't always happen on time. In the South, we work according to the clock. If the call time is 6 am, it means exactly 6. I've become used to that way of working and I really like it. We work until 1 pm and then everyone gets a proper lunch break on time."
Salman Khan made her wait the longest on a Bollywood set
Kajal Aggarwal also opened up about her experience working in Bollywood. She specifically recalled that Salman Khan made her wait the longest on a film set. As reported by The Indian Express, she said, "Salman Khan made me wait the longest; nothing on time in Bollywood." She called the South film industry "disciplined" in comparison.
"Salman Khan made me wait the longest; nothing on time in Bollywood." — Kajal Aggarwal, as quoted by The Indian Express
Why Kajal Aggarwal prefers the South film industry
The actor explained that the quality of work she received in the South was not something she was getting in Bollywood. According to The Times of India, she pointed out that Bollywood should learn punctuality from the South. She also noted that South films are no longer obsessed with female navels, highlighting a difference in how women are portrayed.
Our Take: Punctuality matters in any industry
Kajal Aggarwal's comments highlight a real issue in the Hindi film industry. When actors and crew members have to wait for hours, it wastes everyone's time and money. The South Indian film industry's strict adherence to schedules sets a good example. In our view, Bollywood could benefit from adopting similar discipline. It is not just about being on time — it is about respecting everyone's time on set. Kajal's experience with Salman Khan is just one example, but it shows a larger problem that needs fixing.
