Alia Bhatt’s Mother Soni Razdan Hits Back at the Ones ‘Ranting’ about Nepotism after Alia gets Trolled

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death has raised various fingers at Bollywood’s work culture and many artists are now coming forward to talk about their unpleasant experiences in the industry. While the reason for Sushant’s death has come to be known as suicide, the Mumbai Police is also probing professional rivalry as alleged in connection to the case. 

Sushant’s suicide case has also led to a massive outrage against Bollywood celebrities over the highly discussed ‘nepotism’ debate. Many A-lister celebs like Karan Johar, Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor among others are facing the wrath of trolls for their alleged hypocrisy.

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Alia Bhatt became the target of trolls and lost out on thousands of followers on social media. Her mom Soni Razdan has come to her rescue as Soni has shared her piece of mind over the ongoing nepotism row. 

Reacting to filmmaker Hansal Mehta’s tweet, Soni said that the same people who are ‘ranting’ about nepotism today will support their kids if they want to join the industry. “The expectation that people have because of whose son or daughter you are is much more. Also those who are ranting about nepotism today and who have made it on their own will also have kids one day. And what if they want to join the industry? Will they stop them from doing so ?” she wrote on Twitter.

Hansal replied to her tweet, “The debate has been narrowed down to target certain people. Not for the sake of reform or larger good. Before nepotism ends we must work towards reducing hypocrisy and 'vested interest publicity'. Bullying must end. Bullies must be called out. Not talent.”

Hansal Mehta took to Twitter to talk about Nepotism and his son’s career in Bollywood. In a series of tweets, he wrote: “This nepotism debate must be broadened. Merit counts most. My son got a step in the door because of me. And why not. But he's been an integral part of my best work because he is talented, disciplined, hardworking and shares similar values as me. Not just because he's my son.”

“He will make films not because I will produce them. I might not. But because he deserves to make them. He will have a career only if he survives. It is ultimately him and not his father who will build his career. My shadow is both his biggest benefit and greatest bane.”

"So when people take off on nepotism they do not really address the elephant in the room. They belittle the real battle. The battle between the powerful and the rising. The battle between old and new. The battle between rigidity and change. The battle between secure and insecure."

"Unfortunately, we often mistake PR, imaging, paid media and gossip as essential tools for survival here. Media uses our insecurities and aspirations to its benefit. We need to change that by being that change. Media will thrive on what you give them. Give them your talent."

"Hiding under the guise of opposing nepotism does not make you a lesser bully. People in power (inherited/earned) have no business bullying those perceived to be less powerful or dependent on them. By focusing on nepotism some people are obfuscating the debate. #FromExperience"

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