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Imran Khan reveals nepotism debate has always been around: ‘Ranbir Kapoor’s from film royalty, his family…’

Imran Khan reveals nepotism debate has always been around: ‘Ranbir Kapoor’s from film royalty, his family…’

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Film families and Bollywood royalty have always existed in the film industry. But it was back in 2017 that the infamous nepotism debate came into the spotlight when actor Kangana Ranaut graced the coffee couch of Karan Johar’s chat show with Saif Ali Khan. Imran Khan, who began his acting career with Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008) backed by his superstar uncle Aamir Khan, has now opened up about the same as he gears up to make his comeback to Bollywood after a decade long sabbatical. Imran Khan and Ranbir Kapoor In a chat with News 18, talking about the nepotism debate, Imran Khan shared, “If I made my debut today, I think it would’ve been the same, really. But I certainly heard those things even then. It has been a part of the discourse when I joined the business. In the Indian film industry – I don’t want to single out only the Hindi film industry – there has been a long-standing pattern of it being a family business and there being a …

Reddit reacts to Yami Gautam’s reported special cameo in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2: ‘This is also a type of nepotism’

Reddit reacts to Yami Gautam’s reported special cameo in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2: ‘This is also a type of nepotism’

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Bollywood actor Yami Gautam has been garnering praise for her performance since Haq premiered on OTT. Now, if reports are to be believed, the actor is all set to make a special cameo in husband and filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Fans have been reacting strongly to the reported development. Yami Gautam to reportedly make a cameo in Dhurandhar The Revenge. Yami Gautam’s cameo in Dhuandhar 2 On February 3, sources told Pinkvilla that Yami will be seen in an important role in Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The source said, “Yami’s role is action-packed and extremely crucial to the narrative. She has already shot for nearly five days, and though it’s a cameo, it’s an important part that will leave the audience amazed.” Previously, Yami has worked with Aditya Dhar on Uri: The Surgical Strike, Dhoom Dhaam and Article 370. The report soon surfaced on Reddit, where users shared mixed reactions. One Reddit user joked, “Yeh script ki nahi, ghar ki demand thi (This was house’s demand not script).” Another commented, “This is also a …

Nepotism, graft in previous govts prevented welfare schemes from reaching needy: Adityanath | Lucknow News

Nepotism, graft in previous govts prevented welfare schemes from reaching needy: Adityanath | Lucknow News

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday alleged that nepotism, corruption and administrative negligence under the previous governments in the state prevented welfare schemes, including scholarships, from reaching the deserving and the needy. Addressing a gathering at a scholarship distribution programme in Lucknow, where he transferred Rs 944.55 crore towards scholarships and fee reimbursement for the financial year 2025–26 directly into the bank accounts of 18,78,726 students through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, the CM said the previous governments never prioritised the education of underprivileged children. “Those who wake up after sunrise find even the idea of sunrise meaningless. Such people can neither serve the poor nor think about the welfare of the state,” he said. Extending greetings to the people of the state on 77th Republic Day, he described the programme on the eve of Republic Day a “significant step towards social justice and inclusive development”. “It reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that education reaches the last person in society.” “When the government’s intent is honest, and policies are transparent, …

‘Nepotism doesn’t mean spoiled kids’: Suniel Shetty hails Varun Dhawan for talking highly about Ahan’s role in Border 2

‘Nepotism doesn’t mean spoiled kids’: Suniel Shetty hails Varun Dhawan for talking highly about Ahan’s role in Border 2

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The debate around nepotism continues to rage in Bollywood, with many often criticising the performances of star kids. In a recent episode of Peeping Moon’s Benchmark Conversations podcast, actor Suniel Shetty shared his perspective, stating that there is “nothing like nepotism”, citing Varun Dhawan’s support for his son Ahan Shetty as an example. Suniel Shetty says he doesn’t like the word nepotism. Suniel Shetty says there’s nothing like nepotism in Bollywood Suniel said, “I don’t like the word nepotism. There’s no such thing as nepotism. Mere bete ko log nepo kid kahenge, lekin har baap yahi chahta hai ki uska baccha achha kare aur aage badhe. Somewhere down the line, it’s a way of life. It’s how generations continue. I got the opportunity to run a restaurant because my father used to run one. When you are privileged, you do get opportunities, but it depends on individuals how they make use of them.” Suniel’s son Ahan is now set to make his comeback to the big screen with Border 2, while Suniel himself was part …

Actor Imran Khan breaks silence on nepotism tag: ‘My uncle Aamir is a movie star… that’s not my money…’

Actor Imran Khan breaks silence on nepotism tag: ‘My uncle Aamir is a movie star… that’s not my money…’

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Imran Khan, who made one of the most memorable debuts of the 2000s with Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008), has opened up about the highs and lows of his career and life away from the spotlight. In a candid conversation on the Unfiltered with Samdish podcast, the actor reflected on his relationship with his famous uncle Aamir Khan, and the realities of financial struggle in the film industry. Imran Khan (Unfiltered with Samdish ) Speaking about his early years in Bollywood, Imran said that while the success of his debut catapulted him into instant fame, the work soon dried up. He shared that his fee increased briefly after his first hit, but the perception that his family connections made things easy for him was far from true. ‘That’s not my money, that’s not coming to me…’ Addressing the long-standing “nepokid” tag, Imran said people often assumed being Aamir Khan’s nephew guaranteed him financial and professional comfort. Clarifying this notion, he said, “My uncle Aamir is a movie star. He’s my mom’s cousin brother… that’s …

Amaal Mallik says he and brother Armaan Malik were made to feel like outsiders: ‘It was more reverse nepotism for us’ | Television News

Amaal Mallik says he and brother Armaan Malik were made to feel like outsiders: ‘It was more reverse nepotism for us’ | Television News

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Music composer-singer Amaal Mallik ended his journey on Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 19 as the fourth runner up. Despite not lifting the trophy, Amaal succeeded in winning over the audience, suggesting that his objective of an image makeover through the show was achieved. Now, in an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Amaal opens up about his journey on the show, his family’s struggles, his battle with “reverse nepotism” and more. Ahead of Bigg Boss 19, Amaal made headlines after publicly announcing his separation from his family. He also drew attention for speaking candidly about the harsher realities of Bollywood. Following these developments, his decision to join Bigg Boss 19 led many to question whether the moves were merely publicity stunts. Commenting about the same, Amaal said, “A lot of people thought I said those things because I was going on Bigg Boss 19. I didn’t clean up my image; I think I made it worse. Since 2015, I have shared my opinions from time to time. I never changed myself because my following increased. During the …

When Kartik Aaryan Opened Up On Nepotism In Bollywood, “I Have Lost Out On Opportunities..”

When Kartik Aaryan Opened Up On Nepotism In Bollywood, “I Have Lost Out On Opportunities..”

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Kartik Aaryan Got Candid About Nepotism In Bollywood (Photo Credit – Instagram) Bollywood has been dealing with allegations of nepotism and cronyism for a long time. Kartik Aaryan, one of the most promising actors in the industry, once joined the ongoing debate with his candid thoughts. With a career spanning over a decade, he has faced his fair share of struggles, coming from a relatively unknown background. He has successfully established a name for himself in the film fraternity despite being an outsider. Let’s revisit the time when Kartik shared his opinion on nepotism in Bollywood. Kartik Aaryan Shared His Opinion On Nepotism In an interview with Filmfare earlier this year, Kartik opened up about nepotism and the opportunities he lost in the industry as an outsider, “It exists. It exists in maybe every industry, but because I am a part of this industry, I would say that it does exist. I have had my own journey.” “ I cannot blame them (star kids), also because maybe if I belonged to a film family, I …

Jaaved Jaaferi’s son Meezaan Jafri says star kids don’t have it easy: ‘Someone who says that is quite stupid’

Jaaved Jaaferi’s son Meezaan Jafri says star kids don’t have it easy: ‘Someone who says that is quite stupid’

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Published on: Nov 24, 2025 11:31 am IST Meezaan Jafri addressed nepotism in Bollywood, emphasising that star kids face challenges despite perceptions of privilege. For years, the debate over nepotism has dominated conversations in the Hindi film industry, often drawing criticism of star kids. Jaaved Jaaferi’s son, actor Meezaan Jafri, recently spoke about the assumption that star kids have it easy. In a chat with India Today, the actor discussed how every star kid has their own journey. Meezaan Jafri talks about misconceptions related to star kids. Meezaan Jafri says star kids don’t have it easy Reflecting on public assumptions, Meezaan said, “One misconception is that we have it easy. Someone who says that is quite stupid. Yes, of course, we have it easy from a certain perspective, but we also have it difficult in another, because that baggage and burden is there on the star kid. It’s easier to come in with a clean slate than to come in with so much baggage.” The actor further emphasised that every journey, star kid or not, …

Arshad Warsi won’t recommend his kids to directors even if they want to act: Can’t ask them to invest hundreds of crores

Arshad Warsi won’t recommend his kids to directors even if they want to act: Can’t ask them to invest hundreds of crores

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Updated on: Nov 11, 2025 03:16 pm IST Arshad Warsi has said that ‘nobody helps anybody’ in Bollywood, and that he wouldn’t recommend his kids to directors even though they want to act. Actor Arshad Warsi has painted a dim picture of the supposed lack of struggle for actors’ children in the Hindi film industry. Amid the nepotism debate, it is often debated that those from film families often get roles due to connections. Arshad, however, says nobody helps anybody in Bollywood. Arshad Warsi and Maria Goretti with their children Zeke and Zoe. Arshad Warsi on his kids’ acting aspirations In a recent interview with the Times of India, Arshad was asked about his children’s acting aspirations, and he replied, “Yes, both my son and daughter want to act. My son is currently assisting Siddharth Anand and has assisted Raju Hirani. Of course, I’m scared — it is a tough job today. Acting is not an easy profession anymore as the success rate is so low. Out of 150 crore, a handful become actors.” When …

‘Was told hero dikhne laayak nahi ho’: Tusshar Kapoor says people tried to derail his career as he was a star kid | Bollywood

‘Was told hero dikhne laayak nahi ho’: Tusshar Kapoor says people tried to derail his career as he was a star kid | Bollywood

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Nepotism may be the buzzword in Bollywood over the last few years, but there was a time not too long ago when actors from the film industry did not face that much scrutiny from the audience. However, even the old-timers say that the scrutiny from a section of the media existed even two decades back. In a no-holds-barred chat with HT, Tusshar Kapoor recalls his first year in films and how people tried to pull him down. Tusshar Kapoor began his Bollywood journey with Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai. Tusshar Kapoor on the buzz around nepotism Tusshar, the son of 70s’ star Jeetendra, made his acting debut with Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai in 2001. The actor agrees that the discourse around nepotism was not as prevalent when he began, but it was starting. “It had started in my time, too,” he recalls, adding, “Especially if you were from a film background, then the glass is always half empty for a certain section of the media. You have to be very thick-skinned. Bahut neecha giraane ki koshish, …