Rumors swirl around the shadowy levers of Bollywood power. The latest chatter centers on Bads of Bollywood and whether behind-the-scenes influence is steering scripts, stars, and awards. A Times of India piece about SRK bringing in an Israeli director to train Aryan Khan is cited in the discussion [1].
Ghost Direction Gist — Fans debate whether Bads of Bollywood was ghost-directed. The thread ties the chatter to a Times of India report about SRK roping in an Israeli director to train Aryan Khan; whether this mentorship translates to the show remains unconfirmed [1].
Dharma Strategy vs Nepotism — Post 2 argues the problem isn’t nepotism but the kind of films Dharma Productions puts out—mid-budget family entertainers that lose steam in theatres post-pandemic [2]. Karan Johar has acknowledged the misfires and experiments with Jigra, Brahmastra, and Kill show the gap; Ryan Stephenson’s consultancy exit hints at a strategy rethink [2].
Filmfare & Awards Politics — Filmfare is framed as the annual power ceremony, with Karan Johar’s presence on juries allegedly skewing nominations in favor of Dharma films, even when a title underperforms [3]. The thread catalogs 2025 nominations for Kill and past years like Shershah and Brahmastra to bolster the claim [3].
Ranbir Nepotism Debate — Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor speaks about being a product of nepotism, arguing privilege can be a bridge, not a burden, while the thread weighs peers, opportunities, and public perception [4]. The convo reflects industry-wide push-pull around gates, risks, and who gets the next break [4].
Gossip cycles fuel power plays, but the next blockbuster will tell who’s really steering the scene.
References
The 'ghost direction' gossip around Bads of Bollywood, started in 2022
Gossip on whether Bads of Bollywood was ghost-directed; SRK linked to Aryan's training by Israeli director; mixed public reactions.
View sourceThe main reason why Dharma is failing is not because of the nepos!
Discusses Dharma Productions' decline linked to Nepo empire, bad strategy, genre choices, marketing, and Alia's casting in recent years debate.
View sourceFilmfare: The Annual Karan Johar Appreciation Ceremony
Opines Filmfare favors Dharma productions, citing yearly top nominations despite flops; discusses Alia, KJO, and potential nepotism.
View sourceRanbir Kapoor on being product of nepotism
Reddit discussion on Ranbir Kapoor's nepotism, his talent, his wife Alia Bhatt, and industry privilege, with varied opinions and debates.
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