OTT breakthroughs are quietly redrawing Bollywood’s access map. Outsiders are getting real breaks via streaming, even as the nepotism debate around Karan Johar sticks to the conversation. [1]
Gatekeeper debate - Critics argue Karan Johar can steer trends, from launching nepo-babies to shaping projects. One post framed it as he could produce 10+ indie films with losses of Brahmastra and Jigra alone, illustrating the outsized role some say he plays. [1]
OTT-breakthroughs - Tripti Dimri and Aneet Padda have OTT origins, proving outsiders can break through. The thread praises OTT as a space where outsiders can prove acting chops and get noticed, while others warn it could still get polluted by nepo-writers and directors. [2]
In practice, projects are already moving to OTT to mitigate risk—Dostana 2 and titles like Nadaaniyaan and Sarzameen shifting platforms to protect or boost visibility. OTT is being discussed as a potential equalizer, not a guaranteed cleanse. [2]
Casting debates around Pratibha and Vikrant show outsiders’ chances are still being weighed. With Vikrant at 38 and Pratibha at 24, fans argue whether this pairing suits a light Dharma Films project or if gatekeeping still favours insiders. [3]
Bottom line: OTT is loosening gatekeepers, but the nepotism narrative lingers.
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Karan Johar can produce 10+ indie films with losses of Brahmastra and Jigra alone
Debate on Karan Johar's influence, nepotism, casting, and film losses like Brahmastra and Jigra; comparisons with outsiders in Bollywood.
View sourceI hope OTT is not flooded by nepos as it is one medium where outsiders can get a break, prove acting chops and get noticed
Discussion on nepotism in Bollywood, outsiders thriving via OTT, praise for talent over connections, debates on Ananya Panday
View sourceSo happy for Pratibha if this is true
Gossip about Pratibha and Vikrant's age gap, possible Raghav swap, Lakshya duo, outsider nepotism, Dharma remake casting debate among fans.
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