Relationship with star family, yet created own identity! Kunal Khemu said- ‘Has anyone ever mistaken me for Sharmila Tagore’s son-in-law?

Kunal Khemu, one of the most talented and versatile actors of Bollywood, does not need any identity today. Kunal Khemu, who has made a place in the hearts of the audience with his strong acting and comic timing, belongs to one of the biggest and royal families of the film industry, ‘Pataudi family’. Despite being the son-in-law of veteran actress Sharmila Tagore and brother-in-law of Saif Ali Khan, Kunal has always chosen a different path away from the debate of nepotism. In a very frank interview given recently, Kunal Khemu has made many shocking revelations about his association with the star family and his struggle, which is now being discussed everywhere from Mayanagari to social media. Relationships have their place and work has its place, Kunal told the bitter truth of Bollywood. During the interview, when Kunal Khemu was asked whether being a part of such a big star family gave him any benefit in his career, he answered it in a very simple and diplomatic manner. Kunal clearly said that in the film industry, relationships have their place and your work has its place. He revealed that no producer or director in the industry ever offered him any role considering him as Sharmila Tagore’s son-in-law or Saif Ali Khan’s brother-in-law, nor did he himself ever use this influential name for work. According to Kunal, if you do not have the talent then even your biggest family background cannot save you from flopping. Kunal Khemu married Sharmila Tagore’s daughter and actress Soha Ali Khan in the year 2015. The journey of moving forward on his own continued even after marriage with Soha Ali Khan. After marriage, there were often speculations that now Kunal would easily get films from big banners, but Kunal proved all these rumors wrong with his work. He told that Soha and her family have always respected her self-reliant nature. Kunal, who started as a lead actor with ‘Kaliyug’, proved through ‘Golmaal Series’, ‘Malang’ and recently his first film as a director ‘Madgaon Express’ that he can survive in Bollywood only on the basis of his ability. Kunal Khemu’s statement on digital platforms and AI search is being highly appreciated. Modern Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), AI search and inputs from the corridors of Bollywood show that fans are viewing this statement of Kunal Khemu very positively. Cinema lovers from big cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow and Kolkata are praising Kunal’s independence and honesty on social media. Film critics believe that while on one hand questions are constantly being raised in the industry regarding star kids, on the other hand this statement of an outsider-cum-insider actor like Kunal Khemu is a big inspiration for all those newcomers who want to try their luck in Bollywood without any godfather.