What is the difference between a Bollywood producer and director?

Question

I’m confused about the roles. Who makes creative decisions and who manages the film financially?

Answer 1

The director handles creative decisions—storytelling, performances, shot design, etc.
The producer manages the business side—budget, logistics, scheduling, distribution, marketing, hiring teams.
Both roles depend on each other. A producer ensures the film gets made, while the director ensures the film has artistic coherence.