R. Balki takes a dig at nepotism in film industry

Filmmaker R. Balki recently opened up about nepotism and favouritism in the film industry. He feels nepotism should not be mixed with talent and pointed out that the viewers won't accept anyone who lacks skills.

Mumbai:The untimely demise of Sushant Singh Rajput has sparked a raging debate on nepotism. Meanwhile, ace filmmaker R.Balki opens up about nepotism and favouritism in the industry and calls it a foolish argument.

In a recent interview with a leading portal, he said, "It’s undeniable that this happens everywhere. Think about the Mahindras, Ambanis, Bajajs… Their father passed on the businesses to them. Does anyone say 'No I don't think Mukesh Ambani shouldn't run this business, someone else should?’ In every strata of the society, it happens, even a driver or a vegetable seller passes on businesses to their children. So, it’s a foolish argument. Remember we live in a free society."

Balki finds it unfair to use words like nepotism when certain actors are concerned.

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"The question is do they (star kids) have an unfair or bigger advantage? Yes, there are pros and cons. But I’d ask one simple question: Find me a better actor than Alia (Bhatt) or Ranbir (Kapoor), and we’ll argue. It’s unfair on these few people who’re probably some of the finest actors," he added.

Furthermore, the director adds up saying that he will be once ready to talk about it when he finds better actors than Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor in Bollywood.