To get easier funding, perhaps? Note how biggies like SLB, Hirani or Rohit Shetty don't go after these less talented starkids? Yes they may still cast starkids but they always cast the best ones (Ranbir, Ranveer, Hrithik) and never cast the bad ones. The smaller directors don't get automatic funding for their projects, so having a star kid attached to your project helps because through connections they can secure some financing which will help get the movie made. Even if the film ever gets stuck, they know someone like an Anil Kapoor will pull any strings to get the film released.
Yes, it may not be their ideal casting, but if they direct well, they can still make a 7/10 or an 8/10 film instead of a 9/10 or a 10/10 film. But what's the point of making a 9/10 or 10/10 movie, when it will never get proper funding or distrbuting to see a wide release in theatres? So these directors make that compromise.
I don't think they have some conspiracy to help starkids thrive. They are just trying to survive in this cut-throat business.
SLB casted 2 starkids in their debut.
Rohit took Sara.
Hirani took Kareena after having nationwide auditions for 3 idiots. Anushka tape is there to see.
Most of the elitists are in this systemic nepotism.
Kjo leads from the Front.
That's why it's big when a Ranveer gets an SLB film.
Or a Rajkumar gets success back to back.
Same for an ayushman who has had multiple careers from failed auditions in reality shows to roadies to VJ to hosting to now acting and singing.
Nepotism is so deep. An outsider has to really really go after what he or she wants if they wanna make it big.
Bollywood mafia's don't let others take a spotlight.
It goes for actors, actresses, directors, producers.
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