Dhadak 2 is sparking a fresh nepotism debate as fans root for Tripti and Siddhant while calling out Janhvi and Dharma for a misfire in promotion. [1] The chatter centers on how nepo debuts get loud promos, and how a lack of hype can doom a film before it releases. [1]
Dhadak 2 discourse Fans praise the newer faces, arguing Tripti and Siddhant bring energy to Bollywood’s next wave, even as critics point to gatekeeping by industry powerbrokers. The thread asks if the gatekeeping is morphing rather than fading. [1]
Filmfare 2025 nominations • Abhay Verma snub in Munjya for Best Debut Male is called odd, given the contrast with other debuts. [2] • Guru Randhawa is listed in acting nominations, prompting “award-season bias” chatter. [2] • Alia Bhatt is nominated in both Critics and Popular categories, a point of debate about “nepo privilege” versus merit. [2] • Kareena Kapoor Khan’s nomination sparks further questions about who gets pushed forward. [2]
Nepotism comeback narrative Post 3 widens the plot: Arjun Kapoor could be praised for a “struggle” comeback after years away, a pattern tied to third-generation Nepos. Rajat Bedi is highlighted as a Nepo who rode the family line, while Emraan Hashmi is noted among peers as part of this returning-legacy conversation. [3] These threads suggest the industry’s gatekeeping is evolving but not erasing the old dynamics. [3]
Closing thought: Gen Next is getting a shot, but the rules—and the critics—are still playing by a familiar playbook. [3]
References
Dhadak 2
Debates on Dhadak 2's flop, promotions, nepotism; praise for Tripti and Siddhant; criticism of Janhvi and Dharma.
View sourceFilmfare 2025 nominations list is out
Fans debate Filmfare 2025 nominations, call snubs, discuss bias, and express strong opinions on Alia, Kartik, Yami, Kriti, and Kareena.
View sourceWill Arjun Kapoor also be praised for his "struggle" like Rajat Bedi if he takes a break from Acting today and makes a comeback after 6-7 years. Both are Third Generation Nepos who were Bad Actors
Debates about nepotism, flop actors, and comebacks; Arjun Kapoor vs Rajat Bedi, Sunny Deol, Emraan Hashmi, and friends across threads.
View source