Emraan Hashmi not apologetic over belonging to a 'film family'

The actor has slammed the negative portrayal of Bollywood in the media

Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi in a recent interview with Hindustan Times shared his two cents on the nepotism debate that has caught the Indian film industry for the past few months. 

The Baadshaho actor noted that he hopes that the negativity on the media doesn't have lasting effects on the industry. “I hope that this would neither have a long term effect on Bollywood nor will it dent aspirations of those who want to join showbiz.”

Reacting to the legal suit filed by film bodies and producers against a section of media for allegedly defaming the reputation of Bollywood, Hashmi adds that it’s “because of a handful” that many are suffering in both media and entertainment industries.

He explains, “Breaking news is a very lucrative part of 24-hour news culture. Unfortunately, that breaking news has become more tabloid oriented. Celebrities and stories about them have always been a popular pick for that prime time breaking news. It’s time pressing issues like the pandemic and the economy are given more coverage. Let authorities do their job in finding a conclusion to Sushant’s (Singh Rajput) case. Meanwhile, I hope people stop yelling and blaming each other and we all unite in tackling a more pressing issue which is the pandemic.”

While Hashmi has always acknowledged his privilege, crediting his uncle director Mahesh Bhatt on a variety of occasions for his entry into Bollywood, he also believes that the 'insiders vs outsiders' debate is futile. 

“I’m all for equal opportunities, which is only fair. But these conversations seem like nepotism only happens in the film industry when it’s not the case. I’m not going to be apologetic if I’m a part of a film family. And if I want someone to carry my legacy forward, I would want my son to do it. Why would I give it to someone else?” reasons the actor.

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