Nepotism is everywhere: Nawazuddin Siddique

The actor believes that the negative portrayal of the industry should stop

Nawazuddin Siddique in a recent interview with Times of India shared his thoughts on the heated debate on nepotism that has griped Bollywood since Sushant Singh Rajput passed away. Siddique pointed out how nepotism existed in all industries and not just Bollywood. 

"Nepotism is everywhere. But I would say more than anyone the audience is responsible for nepotism. Because the audiences go and watch their films. They make it big and no one else. Harr Baap chahega.. apna beta aage jaye. apna business sambhale (Every father would want that his son succeeds him in the business)  as he can't believe any other outsider. But see the beauty of this industry that despite of this thinking, there are a number of actors who are coming in and are doing well in the field. They get established well in the industry. They get recognition. So this blame game should stop," he said. 

Adding on, he expressed his disapproval for people within the industry painting an evil picture of Bollywood. " The way everyone is highlighting Bollywood as a dark industry by saying that all the awful things are done here is wrong. In fact, the Bollywood industry is so aware that each and every actor or director or writer speak up on the smallest issue," the actor said. 

He further highlighted how this will result in the influx of new talent decreasing. "No one in Hollywood does this. So saying bad things to Bollywood is a little bit harsh I feel. Because if we show our industry in a bad light, the new talent who are eyeing Bollywood will step back thinking, Bollywood mein toh Murder hote hai, Drugs lete Hai, Ganja Peete hai (In Bollywood there is murder, people consume drugs, people condume cannabis). So this insider-outsider debate and talking about nepotism should stop."

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