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Star kids, parenting rumors, and nepotism debates: what gossip reveals about Bollywood’s next generation

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Star kids are back in the chatter, and the talk isn’t about box-office numbers. It’s about parenting, privilege, and who really earns a seat at the A-list. In one thread, Harshvardhan Kapoor surfaces amid tales of a dating gift tier and the price of fame. [1]

Parenting whispers

Parenting is portrayed as the quiet lever behind every star kid. [1] - A 'gift tier' system linked to who a star is dating allegedly tethers access and favors to Harshvardhan Kapoor. [1] - Rebels and tension are blamed on neglectful parenting, with references to a fictional Shoumik character. [1] - Gossip also labels staff dynamics, including an alleged incident involving Ms. Heighted from Delhi. [1]

Nepotism and visibility debate

Post 2 shifts to the career arc of Ritesh Deshmukh and the wider talk on how nepotism shapes success. [2] - The thread argues that long-running power goes to families; 'Khans always ruled Bollywood'. [2] - It notes hits with top names like Akshay Kumar or Abhishek Bachchan don’t always translate to solo stardom. [2] - The discussion flags that audiences value star presence and looks, echoing 'the Bollywood audience loves its heroes that look like stars'. [2] - Names like John Abraham and Saif Ali Khan sit behind the industry’s top tier, implying pipeline dynamics. [2]

Bottom line: gossip mirrors anxieties about who inherits power, and how the next generation will break in.

References

[1]
Reddit

Some Tea Regarding how parenting is often overlooked of star kids.

Gossip about star kids' parenting, alleged neglect, gift culture, and staff treatment across Bollywood celebrities; many rumors swirl.

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[2]
Reddit

why ritesh dehmukh never become a lister?

Discussion about why Ritesh Deshmukh never became a top star; mentions nepotism, competition, typecasting, and comparisons with peers in Bollywood.

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