The Debate about nepotism in the film industry is still going strong. In a recent interview with News18, Nushrratt Bharuccha said that being an outsider is tough. She explained that star kids get more chances, but they also deal with a lot of pressure and are always being compared to others.
Acknowledging the pressures on star kids, Nushrratt said, “I have a very balanced view on this. It’s not as if they don’t have responsibilities or pressure. If my parents had been famous, I would have been very stressed today. I have no fear today. I have nothing to lose. I don’t carry the baggage of having to uphold a legacy. They have their own pressures, expectations and shoes to fill. Of course, they have more opportunities than I do. But why not? A doctor’s daughter would naturally get more opportunities if she enters the same field. A businessman’s son would have an upper hand there too.”
Nushrratt Bharuccha Says Talent Matters More Than Background
Nushrratt Bharuccha shared her honest thoughts on being an outsider in the film industry and said that in the end, talent is what truly counts. She spoke about how the audience decides who stays and who doesn’t, and that hard work pays off no matter where you come from.
“Audience reject kar rahe hai. If they aren’t liking somebody, they are rejecting them. You have actors like Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor — talent is talent. You cannot deny that. Talent is all that matters. Being an outsider has its cons, but it also has its pros. I’m a very realistic person. I don’t live in delusion. I don’t live in resentment or bitterness. I’m not bitter that someone else got a film and I didn’t,” she stated.
Nushrratt Bharuccha on Competing with Star Kids and Influencers
The actress shared that being an outsider in the film industry today is even harder because you’re not just competing with star kids, but also with people who have lots of followers on social media. She revealed that she has faced rejection based on her looks in posters, while others were chosen just because of their online popularity.
She shared that she has been told “poster pe aap sahi nahi dikhte ho” (you don’t look right on a poster), and that others have been cast simply because they have more followers.
About Nushrratt Bharuccha
After working in television, Nushrratt Bharuccha started her film career with Jai Santoshi Maa in 2006. She became famous for her role in Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011).
Her career grew with hit comedy films like Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015), Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018), and Dream Girl (2019). Later, she also acted in films like Chhorii (2021), Janhit Mein Jaari (2022), and Ram Setu (2022).
Nushrratt will be seen next in Chhorii 2, a horror film directed by Vishal Furia. It’s the sequel to Chhorii (2021). She stars alongside Soha Ali Khan, Gashmeer Mahajani, and Saurabh Goyal. The film will release on Amazon Prime Video on April 11.
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