Tag: Nepotism
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Yousuf Tarigami wants tough steps against corruption, nepotism
In a statement, Tarigami endorsed the recent statement of Governor Satyapal Malik about rampant corruption and nepotism and described it as the “tip of iceberg”.
November 8, 2018 -
Kerala Higher Education Minister KT Jaleel calls nepotism allegations baseless
Jaleel is under fire from Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) following the appointment of one of his close relatives as a general manager in the Kerala State Minorities Development Finance Corporation.
November 4, 2018 -
Twitterati troll Karan Johar for promoting nepotism, director fires back
The word nepotism had sparked a debate in Bollywood two years ago, and filmmaker Karan Johar, who has been called the ‘flag bearer of nepotism’, has been time and again targeted by trolls on social media. The latest attack came after speculation became rife that Karan is set to make a sequel of his 2008 hit Dostana, …
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August 21, 2018 -
Alia Bhatt opens up on nepotism in Bollywood
The word nepotism had sparked a roaring debate in Bollywood two years ago. Actor Alia Bhatt, who is from a family of film actors, directors and producers, recently shared her views on the subject. Alia, daughter of film director Mahesh Bhatt who bagged Dharma Production’s Student of the Year as her debut film, too has faced questions …
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July 24, 2018 -
I don’t subscribe to quintessential heroines: Kangana Ranaut
I do not subscribe to the theory that good girls don't think about themselves and they are all for sacrifice, says Kangana Ranaut.
December 14, 2017 -
Sonam Kapoor was amused over nepotism debate
Actress Sonam Kapoor says the whole clamour over nepotism in the Hindi film industry this year left her amused because if one goes by the term’s meaning in the dictionary, it is something that happens everywhere. Sonam, the daughter of veteran actor Anil Kapoor, broke down the meaning of nepotism, and shared her take on …
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December 13, 2017 -
Vikram Bhatt tells daughter: Don’t pretend you’re not product of nepotism
A week before his daughter Krishna dons the director’s hat, filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has written an open letter to her, offering some words of wisdom on how to tackle fame and criticism. He has asked her not to pretend that she is not a product of nepotism. Krishna will be directing a “web original”, and …
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October 10, 2017 -
Karan Johar picks up nepotism debate again
Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are grateful of the fact that they are a product of nepotism but they are equally aware that eventually it is the hard work that matters the most. At the Jio MAMI Movie Mela, filmmaker Karan Johar was in conversation with the two actors and quizzed them on their …
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October 8, 2017 -
Saif Ali Khan: I’m against nepotism
Actor Saif Ali Khan, who was earlier forced to apologise to actress Kangana Ranaut for taking a dig at her through the “nepotism rocks” act at the IIFA Awards, says he himself is against the term and feels it leads to mediocrity. “There are a lot of things that get overhyped, but I think a …
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September 29, 2017 -
Congress demands Kerala minister’s removal over nepotism charge
The Congress-led opposition in the Kerala Assembly on Monday demanded that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan remove Health Minister K.K. Shailaja, who is facing nepotism charges. The Kerala High Court in its judgement last week observed that Shailaja had misused her office to appoint a member to the state Commission for Protection of Child Rights. Congress …
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August 21, 2017 -
Nepotism has been well discussed: Kangana Ranaut
Like filmmaker Karan Johar, actress Kangana Ranaut too seems to have said enough on the nepotism debate. She says the issue has been well-discussed already. Kangana, who had sparked the infamous debate by calling Karan a "flagbearer of nepotism" during her appearance on his chat show "Koffee With Karan", was present at the trailer launch …
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August 9, 2017 -
‘Didn’t know what nepotism meant’
Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff was in the Capital recently to attend an interactive session organised by Aanchal Sethi, chairperson of Young FICCI Ladies Organisation. In an up-close and personal interaction, the actor shared about his experiences. Excerpts: Q Nepotism debate has stirred up the film industry recently. Do you agree that star kids are favoured …
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August 5, 2017 -
Have no opinion on nepotism debate: SRK
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who hails from a non-filmy background, says he doesn't understand the discussions on nepotism in Bollywood, hence he doesn't have an opinion on it. "I don't understand this (nepotism). How can I understand it? I am a Delhi boy, who went to Mumbai at the age of 25. There everybody loved …
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August 4, 2017 -
Bored with discussion on nepotism: Vidya Balan
Bollywood actress Vidya Balan says she is not interested in expressing her opinion on the ongoing debate on existing nepotism in Bollywood as she finds it "boring". The actress, who was present here on Tuesday at an event for creating awareness about child sexual abuse, said: "With due respect to everyone who embroidered this controversy, …
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July 26, 2017 -
I regret it: Karan Johar apologises for ‘nepotism’ barb
After actor Varun Dhawan, filmmaker Karan Johar on Wednesday apologised for his "nepotism rocks" act at the IIFA Awards in New Jersey that created a stir on social media last week. Karan, the son of late filmmaker Yash Johar, along with actors Varun and Saif Ali Khan, took a jibe at actress Kangana Ranaut by …
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July 19, 2017 -
Varun Dhawan apologises for ‘nepotism’ barb
Actor Varun Dhawan has apologised for his "Nepotism rocks" act at the IIFA Awards in New Jersey, that created a stir over social media last week. Varun, son of veteran filmmaker David Dhawan, along with filmmaker Karan Johar and actor Saif Ali Khan, sparked the controversy over the nepotism debate at the awards gala. Later, …
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July 18, 2017 -
Ranbir Kapoor calls himself ‘disarming’ product of nepotism
Actor Ranbir Kapoor, son of veteran actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor, says that nepotism does exist in the entertainment industry and he is a "disarming product" of it. Ranbir talked about the infamous nepotism debate on comedy group All India Bakchod's (AIB) "AIB Podcast" on Monday. "Our guest today comes from the family of …
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July 18, 2017