A victim of nepotism, Saif reveals

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Thursday, 2nd July 2020

Sushant’s suicide has triggered various discussions and debates in bollywood film industry on topics like bullying, nepotism and favouritism. Many actors have come forward after his death to voice their experiences in the film industry.

In a recent webinar, Saif Ali Khan stated that there are various levels of nepotism like campism or favouritism of which he has been a victim.

“Nepotism in its purest form is something that even I have been a victim of. But nobody's interested in that. Businesses work like that. I am not going to take names but somebody's dad has rung up and said don't take him, take him in the movie. All that happens and it has happened to me”, he said.

He said, “More than ever I am really happy to see so many kids from institutes coming to the foreground. People like Nawazuddin and Pankaj Tripathi, I have seen them become household names”, expressing his happiness.

Earlier, Sushant Singh Rajput had spoken of nepotism in the industry. Saif agreed saying, “He should probably not be dragged into this but I've heard Sushant say that yes, nepotism exists and there are a lot of people who have made it through their own. And I think that it is a struggle that'll be ongoing but as long as people continue to get a fair chance, that seems to be the way of the world”.

“But I really think it’s not okay to give chances to people from certain background over people who have more talent. The ugliest thing in nepotism is when somebody who is talented and has ability is replaced (due to nepotism) by somebody who isn't as talented. I have no explanation for that. I am sure that has happened sometimes. And I am pretty sure it will happen less and less”, he further added.

Sushant’s last film was Dil Bechara and Saif will be seen in the film starring Sanjana Sanghi as the female lead. The movie will be released in July 24th, on Disney and Hotstar.

Source: India Today