Popular Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor has come under fire for her comments on nepotism in an old video that resurfaced on social media recently. In the video, Sonam is seen discussing the topic with actor Rajkummar Rao on Film Companion in 2015. However, her comments have not gone down well with the public, who have accused her of being insensitive and flaunting her privilege.
Sonam, who comes from a film family, spoke about her own experience of facing difficulties as a star kid in the industry. She mentioned how she wanted to assist Sanjay Leela Bhansali when she first entered the industry, but her father did not know him and asked her to work with another director. However, her comments did not sit well with many people who accused her of name-dropping and self-glorification.
In the video, Sonam also referred to herself as a senior actor, and commented on Rajkummar’s “small town” background. Many people on social media have accused her of being mean and lacking basic manners. Some have also pointed out that her comments are problematic, particularly her insinuation that actors from small towns are inferior to those from bigger cities.
This is ooooooold .. neither of them even look like this anymore. Perhaps her views have changed. Some of the privileged were not used to accepting their privilege & found ways to showcase some kind of merit based selection … dumb idea. Best accept the privilege. We all have our… https://t.co/bI8KrGZvOe
— “SuperGullu” (@gulshandevaiah) March 11, 2023
The resurfacing of the video has sparked yet another round of the nepotism debate in Bollywood, which has been ongoing for some time now. The debate centers around the idea that people with connections and privilege in the industry have an unfair advantage over those who do not. Many actors and filmmakers have spoken out against nepotism, and it has become a hotly contested issue in the industry.
Netizens were quick to comment on Sonam Kapoor’s defense of nepotism and the debate surrounding the struggles of star kids. A user wrote, “I have never liked Sonam because this is who she is. Rajkumar is making a valid point and she is trying to explain how hard it was to get to assist Sanjay Bhansali while dad dearest said go to Vidhu Vinod Chopra or Subhash Ghai.” While another user wrote, “She can’t even accept her privilege 🤦♀️And what bakwas she did to prove her point.”
Scroll down to read some more comments:
Story of Sonam Kapoor's earth shattering, blood boiling, bone crushing struggle:
Sonam: Vidhu Vinod Chopra was making a film. Aditya Chopra was making a film. But, I told my dad I wanted to assist Sanjay Leela Bhansali coz I didn't knew him & I didn't want to feel protected. pic.twitter.com/t8bKoU3GlB
— Incognito (@Incognito_qfs) February 8, 2023
The struggle Sonam Kapoor has had to go through is heartbreaking 💔 pic.twitter.com/DPhX4FufBg
— Khalid Baig (@KhalidBaig85) March 11, 2023
rajkumar rao listening to sonam kapoor talk about nepotism & her struggle pic.twitter.com/w8eqbE0TOm
— k (@krownnist) March 11, 2023
Struggle karne main sonam kapoor ne ananya pandey ko bhi piche chhor diya, Sonam kapoor being sonam kapoor 😭 pic.twitter.com/BlMLDK6sca
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) March 11, 2023
Sonam Kapoor should only stick to Karan Johar kinda talk shows, she appears so very ornamental on that coffee couch. Every other place gives away her ultra snobbish fake wokery!
— @UrbanShrink (@UrbanShrink) March 11, 2023
Stories of Sangharsh of Sonam Kapoor in working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali when she had options of working with Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Aditya Chopra and Subhash ghai through her father is hilarious 🤣🤣 Aansu aa gye dekh ke🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/ktg8UKWHPt
— Desi Engineer. (@Engihumor) March 11, 2023
I just want the kind of confidence Sonam Kapoor has while being so consistently and outrageously dumb.
Definition of an airhead.
— Crumbled Walnut (@walnut_crumble) March 11, 2023
Meanwhile, Raj Kumar Rao is all set to enthrall the audiences with his upcoming movie ‘Bheed’. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the movie features a star-studded cast including Bhumi Pednekar, Ashutosh Rana, Pankaj Kapur, Kritika Kamra and Kumud Mishra. The movie is set to release in theaters on March 24, 2023. On the other hand, Sonam Kapoor is making a comeback after a year-long hiatus from the silver screen with Shome Makhija’s directorial crime thriller ‘Blind’.
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