Radhika Apte REACTS To Nepotism And Pay Disparity In Bollywood, She Makes A Valid Point

Ever since Kangana Ranaut slammed Karan Johar on his chat-show calling him “flag bearer of nepotism”. Nepotism debate doesn’t look to die down anytime soon. From fans to celebrities to entertainment media, everyone is sharing their views on nepotism in the Indian film industry.

Now, one of the finest Bollywood actress Radhika Apte who is known for speaking her hearts out in several issues has opened up about nepotism. She says that she doesn’t like the word “outsider”. Making a very valid point on nepotism, she said that if she is a director and her son wants to be an actor, why she shouldn’t launch him.

Radhika Apte said to a leading daily, “The industry today is a blend of both worlds. On one hand, there’s Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Kangana Ranaut who were not born into a film family but have made it big and then there are the star kids.”

Andhadhun actress further added, “I like that abroad you can go to drama school and then for auditions like everyone else for a role. It’s a fair playing ground there. With casting directors in Bollywood, things are changing here too.”

Radhika Apte also shared her views on pay disparity in Bollywood. Talking about this she said, “If Salman Khan brings in Rs 200 crore and I bring in not even a crore, it’s obvious that he’ll be paid more since he is adding value to the box-office. I don’t dispute that but I have an issue with actors who don’t contribute to ticket sales. Hey, even the mother of a lead character is paid lesser than the father. That needs to change.”

What do you think?