The subject of nepotism was brought up by netizens once again earlier this week, when news came about Ananya Panday’s involvement in yet another forthcoming venture.
The daughter of Bollywood actor Chunkey Panday, Ananya made her entry with in Hindi films with Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year, however she hasn’t been able to make a mark with audiences yet, despite appearing in numerous roles after her debut.
The 24 year old has now bagged a role in a Vikramaditya Motwane upcoming thriller film, and that hasn’t gone down well with netizens – with many questioning why she continues to get opportunities even as audiences have persistently rejected her.
A user wrote – “How many films will it take for her to go away. Or how many times do i have to flag not interested for her to stop coming on my ig explore page /yt ads/tv ads. Its awful”.
While another user pointed out that it is because of her father’s connections in the film industry that she still continues to get roles:
“The only reason she’s still getting movies is because of Chunky’s connections and goodwill in Bollywood. He may not have been an A lister like the Khans, but he built friendships and connections with bigger stars and seems to be well liked by the rest of Bollywood. I’m pretty sure he’s been friends with SRK before SRK even debuted in Bollywood.”
Another user brought-up the subject of nepotism, and how many star kids continue to reap benefits of a system tailor-made for them.
“If this isn’t privilege, I don’t know what is. Even the audience rejected her, and she’s still getting opportunities. Next time, I don’t want to hear any nepos saying “our connections might help us get the first movie, but after that it’s up to the audience and our quality of work.” Absolutely false, because if it were up to the audience, she would’ve not gotten any movies after SOTY. She got so many chances, and she failed at EVERY. SINGLE. ONE.”
Why Ananya panday is getting so many movies she doesn't know how to act looks fake
— HIMANSHI SHARMA (@HIMANSH83361582) August 25, 2022
Considering the recent fate of films starring popular star-kids, it appears audiences are certainly not willing to accept nepotism on the big screen.
Will Ananya’s film face the same fate?