Nepotism in Bollywood would anger anybody: Richa Chadda

You've acted in over five films. How important do you think it is to have a Karan Johar or an Ekta Kapoor backing you?
It surely makes a huge difference as they are clued into the industry's network and ensure you get more eyeballs. Even I would like to be associated with the big filmmakers but the choice is not mine. They are the ones to pick and choose. For instance, a Hasee Toh Phasee could have been a turning point for me.

And they choose the likes of Alia Bhatt, Shraddha Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha who come from film families. Does that bother you?
Not only me, the nepotism in Bollywood would anger anybody. It's so unfair! I remember Anurag Kashyap telling me that it will take me five films to achieve what the star kids get with one. True! But family legacy cannot be a substitute for talent.

We know that star kids have an easier way in, in Bollywood. The trend continues with the new generation as we see the likes of Alia Bhatt, Shraddha Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Varun Dhawan, Armaan Jain, Tiger Shroff and so on grab at the least a good first break, and if lucky, meatier roles and the biggest banners.

So, is it a fair situation? Richa Chadda certainly does not think so. In an interview to Mumbai Mirror, Richa made known her displeasure. When asked how important it is to have a Karan Johar-Ekta Kapoor type of backing, she said, "It surely makes a huge difference as they are clued into the industry's network and ensure you get more eyeballs. Even I would like to be associated with the big filmmakers but the choice is not mine. They are the ones to pick and choose. For instance, a Hasee Toh Phasee could have been a turning point for me".

When asked if it bothers her when big guns choose the likes of Alia, Shraddha and Sonakshi, she said, "Not only me, the nepotism in Bollywood would anger anybody. It's so unfair! I remember Anurag Kashyap telling me that it will take me five films to achieve what the star kids get with one. True! But family legacy cannot be a substitute for talent. ".

Richa has worked in movies such as Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Gangs of Wasseypur, Fukrey, and Ram-leela among others. Another movie Tamanchey is set to release on September 19.

Well, do you agree with Richa on this?

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Yes I do agree to some extent. This is why I feel drawn to actors who seem to have made big in the industry on their own. Being an outsider or part of the film fraternity makes a huge difference in career graph. It cannot be denied that some actors are still in the industry because of nepotism like Abhishek Bhachan/Sonam. Not that they are really bad...but when it comes to acting prowess they are no match to some others who clearly were not given equal opportunities.

Some actors who are still struggling may find this unfair in a similar way that we may feel unfair if we lose our assignments not because of lack of talent but because we didn't have suitable references/associations or lineage!

I don't know much who star kids or not.