Nepotism Archives

Adhyayan Suman speaks about post-Heeramandi life, calls himself “living example” of how nepotism doesn’t guarantee success: “Sanjay Leela Bhansali spoke publicly in my favour. Still, I didn’t get work” : Bollywood News

Despite being the son of veteran actor Shekhar Suman, actor Adhyayan Suman continues to grapple with the harsh realities of the Hindi film industry. In a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble, Adhyayan offered an unvarnished account of his experience with nepotism and the disillusionment that followed his appearance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi: The Diamond […]

Untold Realities of Bollywood: The challenges behind the Red Carpet spotlight by Jackky Bhagnani : Bollywood News

Someone recently asked me about my childhood and amid all the happy memories of the wonder years, I recalled a few that I don’t often talk about. In these untold stories, I am an overweight child with low self-esteem trying to hide from mockery and cruel nicknames. And wondering if I will ever be more […]

Ibrahim Ali Khan talks about the existence of nepotism since ages; says, “Today it is tougher to trick the audience” : Bollywood News

Ibrahim Ali Khan, who made his debut with Nadaaniyan, is not only aware of the constant chatter around nepotism but has also experienced many such comments after the release of his debut film. The son of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, and younger brother of actress Sara Ali Khan, Ibrahim is no stranger to […]

Pratibha Ranta on nepotism, merit and making it as an outsider: “I tend to keep my head down and work hard” : Bollywood News

With her breakout performance in Laapataa Ladies, Pratibha Ranta has quickly established herself as one of the most promising new talents in the industry. But while the applause is still fresh and opportunities are beginning to open up, the actress remains grounded—and refreshingly candid—about the realities of being an outsider in the film industry. Pratibha […]

Ex-President Moon of South Korea Is Indicted on Bribery Charge

Former President Moon Jae-in of South Korea was indicted on a bribery charge on Thursday, becoming the latest ex-leader to face a criminal trial in a country where subjecting former leaders to criminal investigations has become a recurring pattern. Mr. Moon, who left office after his five-year term ended in 2022, faces the corruption charge […]

I Have Worked With First-Rate Directors

New Delhi: Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh recently addressed the ongoing discussion about nepotism in the Indian film industry. He shared that an artist’s success ultimately depends on their talent rather than family connections. In an interview with ANI, he said, “If there was any benefit of nepotism, then today I would have been somewhere else. […]

Tamannaah Bhatia Opens Up On Nepotism Debate And Fans’ Support

New Delhi: At the Zee Cine Awards 2025 press conference, actress Tamannaah Bhatia addressed the ongoing nepotism debate, offering a candid perspective on the subject. Reflecting on her journey in the industry, Tamannaah questioned the labels given to individuals based on their backgrounds, stating, “What do they call people like me?” She shared her thoughts […]