The debate of nepotism in Bollywood and Indian politics has always existed. But never has it been as talked-about as it’s been for the past 4-5 years.
That is largely thanks to actress Kangana Ranaut, and her notorious interview with Karan Johar on Koffee With Karan – in which she labelled the filmmaker as the ‘industry mafia’ and the ‘flagbearer of nepotism’, fueling a heated debate that hasn’t calmed since.
Never have Bollywood star-kids, or relatives of those who’ve had a background in films, been made to go through questions ever so frequently that challenges the statue-quo and the dynamics of a very ‘family oriented’ industry.
Not sure in what mood Kangana Ranaut had said this but her every word make sense and shows the real face of Karan Johar. He is a bloody movie mafia and flag bearer/promoter of nepotism in Bollywood. He is a dream killer. @KanganaTeam @KanganaRanautFC pic.twitter.com/plToXPZozp
— Shashikant Mishra (Bharadwaj)🇮🇳 (@d_bihari_indian) June 17, 2020
But times are different now.
In a similar interactive podium, actresses and sisters – Karishma and Kareena Kapoor once faced questions pertaining to the ongoing debate of Nepotism, posed to them by news presenter – Rajdeep Sardesai. Their response, was that of total denial about the existence of the very concept in showbiz – which surprised many.
In her response, Omkara actress Kareena stated – “I don’t think nepotism exists at all, I don’t believe in it.”
She further added:
“There are a lot of star children, from famous film actors. I mean, if nepotism did exist, they would have been the no.1 actor [sic].”
The actress went on to give examples of Ranveer Singh, as someone who’s made it big in showbiz despite not boasting of a big filmy background.
Chiming-in to the sentiment, sister Karishma also agreed stating:
“Well honestly, I think it’s about talent. Because we may be anybody’s children or grand-children, or niece or nephew or whatever the case may be. But I genuinely feel that once you’re on that silver screen, you are just anyone. Anyone can rip you apart, anyone can give their opinion.”
Watch their complete interaction on the subject below:
What are your thoughts on it?