Vivek Agnihotri on Nepotism: Why it's not always wrong, but can be 'poison'
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News18•23-01-2026, 12:02
Vivek Agnihotri on Nepotism: Why it's not always wrong, but can be 'poison'
- •Director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri shared his views on the long-standing nepotism debate in Bollywood, often highlighting star kids' easy access to opportunities.
- •Agnihotri compared nepotism to a 'potter and a pot,' stating it's not inherently negative if the individual possesses skill.
- •He argued that if a doctor's son becomes a doctor or an artisan's son learns the craft, it's acceptable, and similarly, a skilled star kid getting an opportunity is not wrong.
- •Nepotism becomes 'poison' when opportunities are given repeatedly based solely on connections, even if the individual lacks talent, while more capable outsiders are ignored.
- •The director emphasized that competence and skill are crucial; opportunities based on family name are fine if the person proves capable, but not if talent is absent.
Why It Matters: Vivek Agnihotri clarifies that nepotism is acceptable with talent, but becomes harmful when merit is ignored.
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