Piyush Mishra recently shared his perspective on the persistent debate surrounding nepotism in Bollywood. Mishra expressed his belief that it is only natural for individuals with resources to support their children’s aspirations in their chosen fields. While he personally encouraged his own children to explore opportunities in the film industry, they expressed their interests lying elsewhere.
During an interview with The Lallantop, Mishra highlighted the success stories of actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, who hail from esteemed film families, attributing their achievements to their genuine talent. However, Mishra also asserted that many others, lacking in acting prowess, tend to fade away over time in the industry.
Piyush Mishra on Nepotism
By sharing his views, Piyush Mishra adds a nuanced perspective to the ongoing discourse on nepotism in Bollywood, drawing attention to the influence of talent and individual merit amidst the presence of familial connections. His insights shed light on the challenges faced by aspiring actors and the varying outcomes in an industry known for its complexity and competitiveness.
Talking about it, Piyush Mira said, “Of course it happens. Of course I would want my children to have the best opportunities, what’s wrong in this? People try to launch their children in the film industry, but unfortunately for them, this has only worked very few times. Most people just fizzle out. Ranbir Kapoor succeeded because he’s a real actor, Alia Bhatt is a real actor.”
He added, “How many times can you launch somebody? Only once, right? They do it, what’s wrong with this? If you have the money, do it. But these people didn’t get results because they were bad actors. Even I wanted my children to pursue a career in the film industry, I encouraged them to do theatre. But they came to me and told me they prefer sports. So my wife and I encouraged them to play sports. Now my elder son is doing sports management, and my younger son wants to be a scientist. Who doesn’t want nepotism? Every person would like this.”
