"I definitely believe that knowing people in the industry does help. That’s not a fact that I can run away from. I’ve often admitted to the fact that the biggest advantage of nepotism is the fact that we have easy access to people. I can call up Karan Johar without doing any film. I can go to Rohit Shetty’s office. So these are privileges I’m well aware of.” That was Sara Ali Khan. An honest admission no doubt. And one that clears any doubts that nepotism in Bollywood is absolutely prevalent.
2020 saw massive debates on nepotism right after the death of Sushant Singh Rajput. Kangana Ranaut's war with Karan Johar on his show Koffee With Karan sparked off an entire wave of speaking up about the subject. However, as new platforms emerge for entertainment, many actors in the industry have made a name for themselves despite the clouds of privilege star-kids have. These women have made it big in 2020 despite all the odds, which let’s be honest are magnanimous. Let’s find out who they are:
1.Rasika Dugal
“Izzat nahi karte, darte hain sab. Aur darr ki yehi dikkat hai, kabhi bhi khatam ho sakta hai.”
Making the real niyam of Mirzapur and engraving her name as one of the most talented artists of the country, she has astounded us all with her consistency in every role. Lootcase, Manto, A Suitable Boy, Murder 2, Chutney and Made In Heaven remain her popular work.
Untill #Mirzapur all the characters I was offered were beautiful but mostly very morally upright. Beena is wonderfully flawed. It is an interesting challenge to play a character who might be doing things that people will be quick to judge.And then to create empathy for her https://t.co/jtRPbOSBW3
— Rasika Dugal (@RasikaDugal) October 30, 2020
2.Tripti Dimri
“Badi Haveliyo mei Bade Raaz hote hain.”
Well, her surpassing work in the film is no raaz at all. Creating her persona as a refined actor at the mere age of 26, she has become quite popular with her online fans and social media presence. She has also starred in the film Poster Boys and in Laila Majnu.
People shouldn't believe every rumour they hear. #Bulbbul now streaming only on @netflix_in @OfficialCSFIlms @AnushkaSharma #KarneshSsharma #AnvitaDutt
— Triptii Dimri (@tripti_dimri23) July 4, 2020
@tripti_dimri23 @avinashtiw85 @RahulBose1@paoli_d @paramspeak@manojmittra #SaurabhMalhotra #AnshaiLal pic.twitter.com/Ft6uLLAA3W
3.Tillotama Shome
“Iss desh mei angrezi zubaan nahi, class hai”
Excelling in Hindi Medium and lighting our hearts with hope in these bleak times with Chintu Ka Birthday, she has proved to be one of the finest artists we have today. With her quirky selection of scripts, she has been a part of films like Sir, A Death In The Gunj, Monsoon Wedding, Kadwi Hawa and Tasher Desh.
I have NEVER sung a song in a film, never dreamt of doing it either. Thank you @satysingh @KDevanshuSingh @thetanmay @thehappydance for making this impossible, possible. Thanks @ZEE5Premium for finding a home for #chintukabirthday https://t.co/czwQHDnWKf
— Tillotama Shome (@TillotamaShome) July 11, 2020
4.Sanjana Sanghi
“Kabhi kabhi lagta hai mei koi reality show ki contestant hu, bas eliminate hone wali hoon. Par koi vote karke bacha leta hai.”
Pulling the right strings with Dil Bechara, making her debut with Rockstar, this diva on stage has also left us waiting for more with her performance in Hindi Medium as well. Her work in Baar Baar Dekho and Fukrey Returns has also been widely appreciated.
Here’s presenting to you, our labour of love. The #DilBecharaTrailer is out NOW!https://t.co/ghKY2bBXVw
— Sanjana Sanghi (@sanjanasanghi96) July 6, 2020
He was the one who healed her, and took away her pain by celebrating each and every little moment that mattered.
5.Shweta Tripathi
“Aap hi ka mann tha na ki aapki beti Mirzapur pe raaj kare, badi na sahi choti karegi.”
Not only is she ruling Mirzapur, but also our hearts with her impeccable performance and commendable dialogue delivery. She has not only been a part of suspense movies like Raat Akeli Hai, but also stunned us with emotional pieces like Gone Kesh. Other well known work of hers includes Masaa, Cargo and HaraamKhor.
This is a Gajgamini Gupta appreciation tweet ❤ @battatawada #MirzapurOnPrime pic.twitter.com/E3cQJE0je8
— MirzapurAmazon (@YehHaiMirzapur) October 29, 2020
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