There has been a heated debate for a long time regarding nepotism in the Bollywood film industry. Two groups are often seen on social media among the general public and cinema lovers regarding the opportunities provided to star kids and the struggle of outsiders. Meanwhile, veteran director Imtiaz Ali, who made cult films like ‘Tamasha’ and ‘Rockstar’, has given a very shocking and out-of-the-box statement on this entire issue. Imtiaz Ali has come out openly in support of the country’s most popular star couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt and has said something about the journey of star kids which has given a new turn to the debate.
Why did Imtiaz Ali call the journey of outsiders easy? During a recent conversation, when Imtiaz Ali was asked about the struggle of outsiders in the film industry and the privileges given to star kids, he expressed his opinion very openly. Imtiaz said that people think that it is most difficult for people coming from outside to make a place in the film industry, but in reality their journey is a little easier in a sense. Outsiders don’t have the burden of a big name or legacy, so they can work their way up and create a new identity for themselves without heavy expectations.
Why was the path more difficult for Ranbir and Alia Citing the example of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, Imtiaz Ali said that it was more difficult and challenging for both these actors to prove themselves in the industry than for any outsider. He said that when you come from a big film background like the Kapoor family or the Bhatt family, the expectations of the audience and critics are sky-high. From your very first film, you start being compared to the great actors of history. Ranbir and Alia had no option to fail or do mediocre work, because even one wrong move would put the credibility of their entire family in question.
Meaning of Imtiaz’s statement amid the debate on nepotism The film director made it clear that one cannot stay in the industry for long just by being the son or daughter of a big director or producer. In the end only your talent and hard work matters. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt have achieved this position today not only on the basis of their surname, but also through their strong acting in films like ‘Barfi’, ‘Rockstar’, ‘Raazi’ and ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’. After this statement of Imtiaz Ali, a debate has once again erupted on social media, where many people are praising his diplomatic and practical approach, while some people are considering it as a defense of star kids.
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