Bollywood's outsiders vs nepotism debate is booming online as fans map who lands the big breaks. One thread even claims Rishi Kapoor bought the Filmfare Best Actor for Bobby (1973), sparking guilt over an Amitabh Bachchan Zanjeer snub. [1]
At the center: Dharma Productions reshaping its stake game. In Oct 2024, Dharma Productions sold 50% to Adar Poonawala to shed losses from Liger and Brahmastra. [2] Five releases show a brutal budget-to-returns pattern: Jigra (80 Cr), Kesari 2 (150 Cr), Homebound (25 Cr), Dhadak 2 (65 Cr), Sunny Sanskari ki Tulsi Kumari (85-90 Cr) not recovering. [2] That setup fuels questions: should Adar Poonawala push for more stake or let Karan Johar steer creativity? [2]
A separate note says NagJo skipped a screening for Dhadak 2; Siddhant and Tripti left DCA amid favoritism chatter; fans call this another chapter in outsider vs nepo-circle debate, noting Homebound earned an Oscar entry before release. [3]
Another post laments a performer who hasn’t had a hit since 2019 yet keeps scoring Dharma projects; critics say nepotism shields mediocrity, and a call to boycott brands tied to nepot endorsements pops up. [4]
Janhvi Kapoor laments star-kid struggles; Anant Ambani memes pop up; the thread contrasts with outsider stories like John Abraham grinding for his break. [5]
Bottom line: fans are weighing casting legitimacy, budgets, and who gets the next big break.
References
The late Rishi Kapoor confessed in his memoir (without taking names) that he allegedly had bought the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his debut, Bobby (1973). Later on, he felt a lot of guilt and shame — due to him, Amitabh Bachchan didn't win that award for Zanjeer that year despite deserving it.
Memoir alleges award-buying, mob ties, family rumors, love affairs, depression, tensions with Ranbir; sparks debate on Bollywood nepotism and power
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Post critiques Dharma Productions' losses, Adar Poonawala takeover, budgets, flops, nepo-actor politics, OTT rights, and Karan Johar influence.
View sourceSmall tea on Dharma’s latest nepotism move!!
Alleges Dharma nepotism; Dhadak 2 snub; outsiders vs. nepo circle; Homebound Oscar entry; mixed opinions and debates about casting power.
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A post arguing Varun Dhawan's career stagnation amid nepotism debate, comparing peers and discussing brand endorsements and audience reception overall
View sourceJanhvi Kapoor laments that nobody wants to listen to the struggles of star kids like her
Discussion of Nepotism, star kids' struggles vs outsiders, mixed reactions on privilege and media coverage, with Janhvi and Anant Ambani
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