Nepotism allegations continue to plague Bollywood, highlighting stark contrasts between star offspring’s red-carpet entries and strugglers’ uphill climbs. Dynastic clans have long held sway, delivering blockbusters and box-office bombs.
While Hrithik Roshan and Janhvi Kapoor embody triumphs, not all privileged heirs succeed. External talents lament systemic biases blocking worthy projects.
Amid the uproar, Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri offered a balanced rebuttal, invoking the timeless imagery of a kumhar shaping matkas. The ‘Bengal Files’ helmer insists nepotism deserves a fair shake.
‘It’s not evil by default,’ he clarified. A potter’s progeny mastering the wheel mirrors generational knowledge transfer in medicine, education, or crafts. Opportunity based on honed family skills? Perfectly justifiable.
The director pinpointed the peril: when nepotism smothers merit. ‘Trouble brews if the son fumbles the clay repeatedly, pots shattering everywhere. Forcing him into the spotlight drains resources from line-waiting experts who craft masterpieces effortlessly.’
Agnihotri’s analogy demystifies the debate, stressing that family boosts are fine—until they eclipse ability. His words challenge insiders to self-reflect and outsiders to persist.
In Bollywood’s high-stakes arena, this perspective fosters hope for equity. Prioritize pots that endure, not those propped by privilege alone, and the industry potters toward sustainable success.