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How much money have film folk invested in their children's career?
By Gaurav Dubey |Posted 1 hour
Sonam Kapoor is set to make her third outing with her home banner in the screen adaptation of 'Battle of Bittora'. We shine the light on actors who still seem to be riding piggyback on their families before they learn to soar on their own...
Last year, Anil Kapoor was said to be on an intense hunt to find interesting' work for daughter Sonam. He had apparently instructed the staff of his production house to find suitable scripts that gives prominence to the actress. Now he has bought the rights to Anuja Chauhan's bestseller, 'Battle of Bittora', and announced that Sonam will play the lead opposite Pakistani heartthrob Fawad Khan.
Sonam Kapoor. Pic/Santa Banta
This isn't the first time that a B-Town figure is going to great lengths to push his/her child under the spotlight. Many have invested big money for their children to either realise their Bollywood aspirations or help them relaunch themselves.
hitlist gives you a lowdown on a few such star kids who fell back on family to support their not-so-great careers...
Money invested: Rs 45-50 crore
Sonam Kapoor
Kin push: 'Khoobsurat', 'Aisha'
Lowdown: This actress has impressed the industry with her fashion sensibilities, but is yet to prove her acting skills. Despite having worked in big banner films, she still isn't counted among the best in the race. Sonam has done two films under her family production and is gearing up for the third " 'Battle of Bittora'.