The Nepotism Tug-of-War: Outsiders vs Nepos in Pratibha Ranta and the Dostana Rumor

Two Bollywood gossip threads map the Nepo tug-of-war in one breath: the outsider-vs-nepo debate around Pratibha Ranta and a Dostana rumor tied to Dharma Productions. A separate post doubles down on the self-made, nerve-of-eligibility vibe fans keep debating.

Outsider vs Nepo: The Pratibha Ranta saga — Buzz swells when Aneet's name starts popping up, while Pratibha’s critics point to PR moves. Reports place her in a three-film deal with Dharma Productions, including a project with Konkona, and perhaps a future in Dostana. She even bagged the Filmfare Critics’ Best Actress Award, a development that fuels the 'why her, not them' chatter about outsiders, talent, and opportunity ^[1].

The self-made counter — A separate post leans into the belief that background shouldn’t define merit, blasting back at the idea you must fit a Nepo script. The tone swings between praise for self-made stars and frustration at persistent Nepo narratives ^[2]. The Dostana rumor surfaces again here as a touchpoint for how much lineage vs. grit the audience demands.

Bottom line: Nepo talk still shapes what's celebrated in Bollywood, with PR machinery and family ties fueling the plot as much as talent. Watch how these conversations evolve as new projects debut.

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