nepotism

By Vandana Srivastawa | 12-May-2023

‘Acknowledge the fact that I do have that privilege, which is why I give 100 per cent every day,’ says Alia Bhatt reacting on the nepotism debate

Alia Bhatt has reacted to the debate around nepotism and privilege and has said that she acknowledges the fact and never takes her work for granted. Alia is the.....

By Vandana Srivastawa | 23-Dec-2020

PeepingMoon 2020: Sushant Singh Rajput’s death probe, Bollywood drug scandal to Rhea Chakraborty’s arrest - Controversies that rocked Bollywood

2020 has been a year where there have been hardly any shoots or film releases owing to the coronavirus pandemic. However, there has been no.....

By Rashita Sahni | 16-Sep-2020

Aisa lagta hai ki iss industry mein badappan nahi hai, It’s time that outsiders become insiders: Amit Sadh

The Hindi film industry and star kids are currently facing the wrath of several groups on the internet for nepotism, favouritism and the insider vs outsider debate. While several celebrities are not.....

By Rashita Sahni | 15-Sep-2020

Nepotism not possible in Bollywood, people are confusing it with inheritance: Javed Akhtar

Bollywood is currently facing the wrath of several groups on the internet for nepotism, favouritism and the insider vs outsider debate. While several celebrities are not keen on commenting on.....

By Rashita Sahni | 14-Sep-2020

To be an actor is like bagging a government job, struggled for 8 years to get recognition: Pankaj Tripathi

Bollywood is currently facing the wrath of several groups on the internet for nepotism, favouritism and the insider vs outsider debate. While several celebrities are not keen on commenting on.....

By Rashita Sahni | 13-Sep-2020

Every person has to prove a point, either you complain about it or bloody do your job: John Abraham on the 'insider vs outsider' debate

Bollywood is currently facing the wrath of several groups on the internet for nepotism, favouritism and the insider vs outsider debate. While several celebrities are not keen on commenting on.....

By Vandana Srivastawa | 08-Sep-2020

Exclusive: ‘Nepotism is a load of crap, Ayushmann Khurrana is the biggest example of an outsider making it big,’ says Aditya Seal

Aditya Seal broke into the consciousness of Indian audiences with his evil act in Karan Johar's Student Of The Year 2 last year. However, the actor has been in the showbiz.....

By Vandana Srivastawa | 03-Sep-2020

It isn’t like Taimur is going to become the biggest star in this country: Kareena Kapoor Khan on nepotism debate

Kareena Kapoor Khan believes the renewed debate on nepotism in Bollywood is a consequence of people getting frustrated after staying locked down at homes due to the coronavirus pandemic. In.....

By IANS | 03-Sep-2020

Producers Guild of India slams ‘relentless attacks’ on film industry’s reputation by media, Bollywood celebs back the statement

The film industry has its imperfections, accepts the Producers Guild of India, but it is one of the most important sources of soft power for the nation at a global.....

By Ankita Bhalla | 14-Aug-2020

PeepingMoon Exclusive: ‘It is a bit embarrassing as I don’t know whether I have done anything substantial,’ says Sonu Sood on his biopic

Sonu Sood has been winning hearts ever since he resorted to help migrant workers reach their native towns during the Coronavirus Lockdown. The actor emerged as a national hero for.....

By Rashita Sahni | 06-Aug-2020

If you're spending crores to make a film with someone else’s child, then it's business: Chunky Panday on daughter Ananya's launch and the 'star kid' debate

Chunky Panday has had his own share of ups and downs in his 33 years of career in the Hindi film industry. What started as a super successful stint for.....

By Vandana Srivastawa | 16-Jul-2020

Shekhar Kapur, Avinash Tiwary, Apurva Asrani call out R Balki on his ‘find me better actors than Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt’ remark, cite quite a few names

The nepotism, favouritism and groupism debate in Bollywood has been gaining strength ever since people started questioning the power wielded by star kids and nexus in the aftermath of Sushant.....

By Rashita Sahni | 16-Jul-2020

Several filmmakers who shared condolence messages for Sushant Singh Rajput are the same people who 'replaced actresses who refused to sleep with them': Richa Chadha

Richa Chadha was recently slammed on Twitter for not posting any condolence wish for late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. After giving a befitting reply to the troll, Richa has now.....

By Vandana Srivastawa | 10-Jul-2020

‘She has been through a lot and worked hard to earn the respect and fame,’ says Adhyayan Suman as he praises ex-girlfriend Kangana Ranaut

Adhyayan Suman and his father Shekhar Suman have often gone ahead to spew venom on the former’s ex-girlfriend Kangana Ranut. However, now in a recent interview, Adhyayan did a complete.....

By Vandana Srivastawa | 07-Jul-2020

My husband has given more breaks to new comers than anyone else in this industry: Soni Razdan slams a Twitter user for calling her husband Mahesh Bhatt the 'flagbearer of nepotism'

Soni Razdan has defended husband and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt from allegations of nepotism. Soni was conversing with screenwriter Apurva Asrani on Twitter about depression when a user called Mahesh the.....

By Vandana Srivastawa | 01-Jul-2020

Saif Ali Khan’s revelation of being a ‘victim of nepotism’ irks Twitterati, netizens start a meme fest

Sushant Singh Rajput’s untimely death has wreaked havoc in Bollywood with people blaming the industry for furthering nepotism and keeping the talented ‘outsiders’ from getting good opportunities. Favouritism, groupism, nepotism.....

By Vandana Srivastawa | 30-Jun-2020

Favoritism and camps are different subjects, even I have been a victim of nepotism: Saif Ali Khan on Bollywood nexus and cliques

Saif Ali Khan is one of the few actors who have managed to make a name for him in a variety of genres as well as mediums. The actor was.....

By Vandana Srivastawa | 28-Jun-2020

Bollywood kisi ke baap ki jaagir nahi hai: Adnan Sami on ‘music and mafia’ debate, says he will stand by talent

Sushant Singh Rajput’s demise revived the old nepotism debate in Bollywood. It also gave rise to claims of groupism and favouritism that soon percolated towards the music industry where Sonu.....

By Ankita Bhalla | 26-Jun-2020

At a certain film promotion, nobody asked me a single question on stage: Manoj Bajpayee on how 'stars' and 'actors' are differentiated

Manoj Bajpayee opens the debate on how 'actors' and treated differently than 'stars', the need to promote the entire ensemble cast of a film and why censorship needs to stop!