Can’t blame Bollywood alone for nepotism, says Kriti Sanon
1 month, 1 week ago

Can’t blame Bollywood alone for nepotism, says Kriti Sanon

The Hindu  

Actor and producer Kriti Sanon recently shared her thoughts on nepotism while speaking at the 55th International Film Festival in Goa. Kriti, who has carved her place in Bollywood without connections in the film industry, spoke candidly during a masterclass about the struggles faced by outsiders and how the "media" and "audiences" contribute to the nepotism conversation. During her conversation, Kriti said that it takes time for someone without a "film background" to get the opportunities they dream of. Kriti also shared her view that the Bollywood industry is not entirely to blame for nepotism and pointed out that the audience and media have a role in promoting star kids.

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Kriti Sanon Shares Bollywood Is 'Not Much Responsible' For Nepotism: 'If You’re Not Talented...'
1 month, 1 week ago

Kriti Sanon Shares Bollywood Is 'Not Much Responsible' For Nepotism: 'If You’re Not Talented...'

ABP News  

Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon, who recently marked her debut as a producer with the streaming release of Do Patti, has shared her perspective on the ongoing issue of nepotism in the film industry. Kriti Sanon on Nepotism in Bollywood Speaking at the 55th International Film Festival of India in Goa during a session titled Empowering Change: Women Leading the Way …

Kriti Sanon: Bollywood not responsible for nepotism alone, audience plays role too
1 month, 1 week ago

Kriti Sanon: Bollywood not responsible for nepotism alone, audience plays role too

India Today  

Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon, known for her roles in Mimi and Bareilly Ki Barfi, shared her thoughts on nepotism during a session at the International Film Festival of India in Goa. Of course, when you don’t belong to a film background, it takes time for you to get there. So I think it’s a circle.” Despite these challenges, Sanon emphasised …

Kriti Sanon says Bollywood is ‘not so much’ responsible for nepotism: ‘If you’re not talented…’
1 month, 1 week ago

Kriti Sanon says Bollywood is ‘not so much’ responsible for nepotism: ‘If you’re not talented…’

Hindustan Times  

Kriti Sanon is one actor who made it on her own terms in the Hindi film industry. As per a report by DNA, she said that industry is ‘not so much’ responsible for nepotism, and it is a cycle that involves the media and audience also. What Kriti Sanon said about nepotism At the masterclass session, Kriti said: "I feel …

Vidya Balan weighs in on nepotism in Bollywood: 'Kisi ki baap ki industry...'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Vidya Balan weighs in on nepotism in Bollywood: 'Kisi ki baap ki industry...'

Hindustan Times  

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Kritika Kamra on nepotism: 'Makers would go to somebody they have a soft corner for'
2 years, 2 months ago

Kritika Kamra on nepotism: 'Makers would go to somebody they have a soft corner for'

Firstpost  

Kritika said, “At least I don’t look at it that way but I think, of course, there are times when casting does not open to other people because the makers would go to somebody they know or have a soft corner for.” Wooing the audience with her prowess in Amazon Prime’s Hush Hush, TV star Kritika Kamra is one such …

Pooja Bedi Reacts to Kartik Aaryan Getting Sacked from Dostana 2
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Pooja Bedi Reacts to Kartik Aaryan Getting Sacked from Dostana 2

News 18  

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has recently been shown the way out from Karan Johar’s film, Dostana 2. Karan shared the information with his fans on Twitter last month after which Kartik’s fans started calling out Karan and other industry giants, claiming that the incident was an example of how the film industry prevents an outsider to move forward in his/her …

Pooja Bedi reacts to Kartik Aaryan being 'dropped' from Dostana 2: 'People are envious of those who have privilege'
3 years, 7 months ago

Pooja Bedi reacts to Kartik Aaryan being 'dropped' from Dostana 2: 'People are envious of those who have privilege'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Pooja Bedi, reacting to the recent news of Kartik Aaryan's dismissal from Dostana 2, has said that an actor's career boils down to 'destiny, potential, and talent'. Pooja Bedi has commented on Kartik Aaryan's recasting in Dostana 2. Asked about the nepotism debate in Bollywood, particularly in relationship to the Kartik incident, Pooja told a leading daily that 'there's …

With My Industry: Kareena Kapoor Supports Bollywood Against 'Relentless Attacks' on its Reputation
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With My Industry: Kareena Kapoor Supports Bollywood Against 'Relentless Attacks' on its Reputation

News 18  

Following the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput on June 14, the film industry has been subjected to a number of accusations including nepotism and alleged drug abuse in Bollywood. In a statement issued on Friday, the Guild said: “The last few months have seen relentless attacks on the reputation of the Indian film industry across all media. The film …

Kareena Kapoor Khan on nepotism debate: ‘Same people pointing fingers are making nepotistic stars’
4 years, 5 months ago

Kareena Kapoor Khan on nepotism debate: ‘Same people pointing fingers are making nepotistic stars’

Hindustan Times  

Kareena Kapoor Khan, a fourth-generation actor, has weighed in on the nepotism debate that has been reignited in the wake of Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. Kareena Kapoor Khan said that it is the audience who makes or breaks a star. I can take a long list out of superstars’ children for whom it’s not been able to happen that way,” …

Move over nepotism, it’s the ‘gangs’ in Bollywood that have been hurting everyone
4 years, 5 months ago

Move over nepotism, it’s the ‘gangs’ in Bollywood that have been hurting everyone

Deccan Chronicle  

Rahman once said in an interview that he’s quite convinced there’s a “gang” in Bollywood that has been working against him. It proves you have more talent than Bollywood can handle…” Rahman responded, “Lost money comes back, fame comes back, but the wasted prime time of our lives will never come back. ‘ARR is unaffordable’ On the other hand, former …

Anurag Kashyap weighs in on nepotism debate: ‘First ask which actor, director is worst behaved, made supporting cast leave films’
4 years, 5 months ago

Anurag Kashyap weighs in on nepotism debate: ‘First ask which actor, director is worst behaved, made supporting cast leave films’

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap shared his take on the insider-outsider and nepotism debate that has gripped Bollywood. In a series of tweets written in Hindi, he drew attention to the fact that the film industry is not made up of only actors but a large number of set workers as well. Insiders or outsiders, the day these people learn to give …

'Befitting reply' actress Taapsee Pannu takes U-turn on Nepotism
4 years, 5 months ago

'Befitting reply' actress Taapsee Pannu takes U-turn on Nepotism

Op India  

The ‘Badla’ actress, Taapsee Pannu, is known for her ‘befitting replies’ to netizens on social media. Tapasee Pannu also revealed that she had ‘lost opportunities’ due to nepotism. Taapsee Pannu blames nepotism for losing out on films in July 2020 Taapsee Pannu made contradictory claims on Nepotism But earlier, in an interview dating back to 2017, actress Taapsee Pannu had …

Bollywood’s many maladies
4 years, 5 months ago

Bollywood’s many maladies

The Hindu  

The suicide of actor Sushant Singh Rajput has instigated a discussion on how certain individuals or families control the film industry and often exclude the ‘outsider’. There are allegations that certain powerful elites decide the flow of the industry’s economy and also distribute the privileges without much concern for professional ethics. A discussion on Bollywood’s middle-class bias would also demonstrate …

Prakash Raj shares Sushant Singh Rajput’s take on nepotism, says ‘I have survived but this child couldn’t’
4 years, 6 months ago

Prakash Raj shares Sushant Singh Rajput’s take on nepotism, says ‘I have survived but this child couldn’t’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Prakash Raj has reacted to a video of Sushant Singh Rajput who had once talked about nepotism at an event. Prakash Raj echoes Sushant Singh Rajput’s thoughts on nepotism. Prakash shared an old video where Sushant is saying that the whole film industry would collapse if talented actors are not encouraged; he was answering a question on how nepotism …

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