Alia Bhatt on nepotism: ‘It’s possibly been easier for me to get through…’

Alia Bhatt has reacted to the controversy round nepotism and privilege and stated that she acknowledges it and by no means takes her work without any consideration. The actor has confronted quite a lot of unfavorable consideration relating to the subject of nepotism up to now. (Also learn: Alia Bhatt says this latest behavior of daughter Raha has turn into the most effective factor in her life: ‘It’s like a romantic second’)

This is just not the primary time that the actor has responded to the controversy round nepotism. The daughter of movie director Mahesh Bhatt and actor Soni Razdan, Alia had stated in an earlier interview that she had not acquired her first break due to her dad and mom however after auditioning for Karan Johar. Alia debuted with Karan Johar’s Student of the Year in 2012, alongside Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra.

Now, in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, Alia opened up concerning the existence of privilege and nepotism within the trade and stated, “It has definitely come up a lot in conversation over the last couple of years. The long and short of it is, I empathise. I understand that it’s possibly been easier for me to get through the door than maybe the next person. And I compare my dreams to another person’s dreams: no dream is bigger or smaller, or more intense. Everybody’s dreams are the same, everybody’s desire is the same. So I completely understand where that conversation comes from. The only thing I can say is that I acknowledge the fact that I have gotten that head start. I acknowledge the fact that I do have that privilege, which is why I give 100 per cent every day and I never take my work for granted. The only thing I can do is keep my head down and keep working.”

Alia accomplished ten years in Bollywood in October final 12 months. She just lately gained her fifth Filmfare award, this time for her efficiency in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi. She additionally marked her debut on the Met Gala purple carpet in a white Prabal Gurung robe earlier final week.

Alia might be making her Hollywood debut with Heart of Stone, the place she stars alongside Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. She has Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani with Ranveer Singh within the pipeline. Alia is but to start out taking pictures for Farhan Akhtar’s Jee Le Zaraa.