Saif Ali Khan is one of the few actors who have managed to make a name for him in a variety of genres as well as mediums. The actor was the first one to jump on the digital bandwagon and has effortlessly switched from a lead actor to a supporting actor to a villainous role. Now, in a recent conversation, Saif spoke about nepotism, groupism and favouritism in Bollywood. He also claimed that he has been a victim of it too.
Speaking about nepotism, he expressed his hope of seeing a wave of good change coming in the industry with more dialogue, arguments and demonstration. He said, “There is inequality in India that needs to be explored. Nepotism, favoritism and camps are different subjects. Even I have been a victim of nepotism but nobody speaks of that. I’m happy to see more people from film institutes come to the forefront.”
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He further said, “If someone talented is replaced in a film by somebody less talented just because of nepotism then it is wrong. Nepotism does exist and it seems to be the way of the world but I don’t think it is ok to give people from certain backgrounds chances over people who have more talent. However, there is a huge wave of these young top actors who have come up on their own steam rather than having a godfather or father in the industry.”
Speaking about Sushant Singh Rajput, whose untimely and tragic death opened the nepotism, groupism and favouritism can of worms in Bollywood, Saif said, “He was a talented actor and a good-looking guy. I thought he had a bright future. He was polite to me and appreciated my guest appearance in the film. He wanted to talk about many topics like astronomy and philosophy. I got the feeling he was brighter than I was.”
(Source: New Indian Express)
