Do you think the public hypes up star kids? - Page 2

Originally posted by: TheekThaak

When I'm watching TV with family, I sometimes say that this actor is the son of so and so. I don't think this is some feudal mindset or something? (Not sure what it means) but just a sense of familiarity. Yeh kisi ka toh kuch hai types. So yeah, public does hype them but it is common to many fields. Kids uthao faayda of parents lineage and good will in many fields in the initial stages. Especially if they are following the footsteps of their parents.

Family advantaged don't just exist in movies. Having a friend who is doing a sociology Ph.D. Connections help you get ahead in every field. Even the kids in college the ones all set with a job after graduation and have done prestigious internships are the ones who have mom or dad in prominent positions. That is how most kids get into IVY league schools through connections. Natural ability can only take you so far in today's unequal society.

Originally posted by: grumpydwarf

Family advantaged don't just exist in movies. Having a friend who is doing a sociology Ph.D. Connections help you get ahead in every field. Even the kids in college the ones all set with a job after graduation and have done prestigious internships are the ones who have mom or dad in prominent positions. That is how most kids get into IVY league schools through connections. Natural ability can only take you so far in today's unequal society.

Precisely my point. It's prevalent in many fields. Yes, in these fields you can definitely make it big without any connections but can't deny the fact that family connections (if exist ) do help you a lot. They reduce your struggle period/phase. Make you more visible. But the positive part in other fields you have scope to succeed but in Bollywood, nobody even has a chance of entry, tbh. It's become rotten. Wahi chaar log. Every actor these days in an industry kid and their anecdotes are filled with partying and having chill conversations with who's who of the industry, most of the times. No source of inspiration whatsoever.

Yup we have very few successes stories in recent years of those who come from outside the industry. I don't think it's doing Bollywood as a whole favor.

I will admit to having an eye out for a few star kids. It is partially because I have known of their parents from my childhood and consequently them and have curiosity about how they will actually act. Some are "familiar" to me.