Anubhav Sinha defends R Balki on his comments about Nepotism!

Filmmaker R Balki ran into controversy for his comments about nepotism. While Bollywood’s star kids have been receiving flak from the netizens, Balki came in support of Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor. However, the filmmaker soon milled controversy for himself and receiving criticism was inevitable.

Many celebrities took a dig at Balki for his statement - ‘Find me a better Ranbir Kapoor or Alia Bhatt, then we’ll argue.’ 

Now, filmmaker Anubhav Sinha defended his colleague, as he took to his Twitter handle and said, “I don't think Balki meant Ranbir and Alia are the best actors right now. They aren't. There is no yardstick to compare two good actors. I think what he meant was that they are both truly deserving stars despite their illustrious pedigree. And I agree with that.”

For the uninitiated, during a recent interaction with Hindustan Times, R Balki said, “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.”

Meanwhile, Sushant Singh Rajput’s sad demise has sent shockwaves across the nation and fans have been mourning the loss of a talented actor. Many believed the late actor wasn’t treated equally and it has stimulated an uproar on social media. Netizens have raised their voices against ‘Nepotism,’ ‘Bollywood’s lobby culture,’ and ‘favoritism in Bollywood.’