Kriti Sanon Nepotism at IFFI

Kriti Sanon Nepotism at IFFI: National Award-winning actress Kriti Sanon recently attended the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to promote her debut production “Do Patti.” During the event, the acclaimed actress shared her perspective on the ongoing debate about nepotism in Bollywood, offering a nuanced view of the industry dynamics.

Sanon, who has successfully transitioned from an industry outsider to a leading actress, addressed how audience interest plays a significant role in perpetuating nepotism. She explained that industry decisions are often driven by public demand, noting that filmmakers tend to cast star kids partly because of the pre-existing audience interest in them.

“The industry has given me a very warm welcome since the time I have come,” Sanon reflected on her journey. “Of course, when you don’t belong to a film background, it takes time for you to get there. It takes time for you to get those opportunities you crave for. It takes time for you to even get those magazine covers. So everything is a bit of a struggle.”

The actress, who won the National Award for her performance in “Mimi,” emphasized that nepotism isn’t solely an industry issue. “I feel the industry is not so much responsible for nepotism. It’s also the media and the audience,” she explained. “The audiences want to watch what the media is saying about certain star kids. Because the audience is interested in them, the industry feels that since the audience is interested, let’s make a movie with them. So I think it’s a circle.”

However, Sanon remained optimistic about opportunities for talented outsiders, stating, “If you are talented, you will get there. If you’re not talented, and if the connect is not there with the audiences, you will not get there.”

Career Milestones

Since her debut alongside Tiger Shroff in “Heropanti,” Sanon has built an impressive filmography including successful projects like “Bareilly Ki Barfi,” “Luka Chuppi,” “Panipat,” “Pati Patni Aur Woh,” “Adipurush,” “Ganapath,” and “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya.”

Most recently, Sanon has ventured into production with “Do Patti,” released on Netflix. The film, which features Kajol and Shaheer Sheikh in leading roles, marks the first project under her production banner, Blue Butterfly Films. The film has received positive feedback, particularly for Sanon’s chemistry with Sheikh.

This latest move into production represents another milestone in Sanon’s evolving career, demonstrating her growth from a newcomer to a multifaceted entertainment professional who continues to make her mark in Bollywood.

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