Twitter shouts Nepotism as Karan unveils Dhadak posters - Page 4

Unfortunately, cronyism has been around since the beginning of the universe. It's just more in our faces where movies are concerned because the movie industry is in our faces more than any other.

The problem with KJo is that he doesn't just promote his cronies, he goes out of his way to undercut others.

Starting with Kajol, onto the Rabveer vs Ranbir, Ranbir vs. Imran antics. Also, Sonam vs Deepika questions on his show. Then, Alia vs. Parineeti. The subtext in KwK was clear; he expected the industry to support his preferred people. And it's rumored he asked film makers not to hire certain artists.

EDITED TO ADD. I'm not denying the talent of his pets. But look at the rivals he pitted them against. They were/are also good actors. He tried his best to bring them down.

The difference in quality of stars (if they can even be called that) from 50s till now has only dropped. people often complain Khans have not stopped acting, they still do lead roles n all. but, in order to replace a superstar, you need another charismatic superstar with his own unique style. That some one maybe a superb actor, may have his/her own charismatic style, but he should be able to touch people's hearts once he/she comes on screen. Those kind of superstars are missing now. Because film-makers don't want to do all the "mehnat" of searching when they have in-grown breed of star-kids. For them , they get glamour and "genetic acting/charismatic" abilities together without having to entertain other deserving ones. Being a star/industry kid or from modelling world is not the guarantee of next superstar.

From 50s to 70s, each and every star had his/her own style, something unique, and his own persona. Each was rightfully and truly a star. Not now, now we use the word star more like a general term without really meaning it always. How many outsiders are given good breaks by A-list film-makers? the scope of finding truly charismatic and talented stars isn't there anymore. First, either 'coz good ones or promising ones are forced to do B-grade movies. Or they are not given break at all. many will disagree with me, but without going too far, Rajeev Khandelwal, Karthik Aryan and Himansh Kohli are somehow good examples. How many A-list directors took Rajeev in a good movie? How man y Karan Johars and David Dhawans gave a good chance to Karthik Aryan? Himansh Kolhli may not be a great actor but he does have ability to connect with common people on screen. If star-kids even after giving 3-4 flops get good films, I think Himansh too deserved at least 2-3 chances by good film-makers, How many directors today actually try to find next superstar from outsiders, or strugglers? Our industry one day will have dearth of good, talented and at the same time charismatic actors. Stars today may have fans but the craze of a superstar , that is missing; that evergreen quality is missing; magic is missing. All thanks to too much of nepotism.

People undermining what outsiders have to do to struggle. Hell - I've been in LA for 3 years and finally got a job as a clerk on a show. It took 3 years... and that too as a clerk.