AI-generated crowds could cut junior artiste jobs, threatening Bollywood’s traditional entry point
- AI and CGI are increasingly being used to create large crowds in Indian films, reducing the need for junior artistes on sets.
- VFX expert Akhilesh Jain said some productions use 20% real people and 80% digitally created crowds for scenes involving more than 100 people.
- Using AI-generated crowds can be cheaper than hiring 200-500 junior artistes, especially for stadium and large action scenes.
- Junior artiste work has long been an entry point for aspiring actors, raising concerns that AI could make it harder for newcomers to get their first break in Bollywood.
Source: indiatoday.in
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