A dear friend of the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, Karan Patel, who is a well-known television actor, has pointed out saying nepotism is everywhere and he’d be shocked if there wasn’t any nepotism.
In an exclusive with TOI, Karan Patel shared his views on the whole Kangana Ranaut VS nepotism feud. Patel thinks his friend Sushant’s demise must be mourned and not been taken advantage of.
Without mentioning Kangana’s name in specific, Karan comments, “I see no reason for people to rant about nepotism. For example, an actress these days is talking about nepotism. If I am not wrong she came up with her own production house some time back so why didn’t she cast Sushant in her film if she’s such a big star. She first cast Sonu Sood and then later someone else, so she forgot about Sonu Sood.”
“I have never seen her working with a new director or an actor. Before signing a film, I am sure even she must be asking which banner it is, or who the producer is, or which studio is backing it. So, when even you are running behind big studios then why are you blowing nepotism’s trumpet,” he continues.
The Ye Hai Mohabbatein actor says he feels the concept of nepotism is inevitable and that it would be a shocker if nepotism didn’t prevail. “Today, if my father announces a business obviously he will ask me to look after it. Nepotism is everywhere and it has been going on for ages. I will be shocked if there is no nepotism. It is simple, a person works hard, he earns everything and once he is gone, obviously everything will go to his kids, and not to the neighbours.”
Karan doesn’t think launching star kids is problematic. He reveals that his mentality doesn’t allow him to think of it in any other way apart from this being that person’s destiny.
“I don’t see any problem with the bigger stars launching their kids. Yes, sometimes it pinches me a lot too when I see a bigger star’s kid getting an easier break. Mera bhi frustration nikalta hai… ki yaar isko itni easily mil gaya but then that is his/her destiny. End of the day only if you have talent you will survive.”