Huma Qureshi explains why people don’t hate nepotism, they hate entitled star kids
Huma Qureshi explained in an interview how Bollywood’s nepotism controversy is actually about rights. He said audiences accept privilege and respond only when opportunities are taken for granted.
Actress Huma Qureshi has weighed in on the long-running nepotism debate in Bollywood, saying the issue is not that some actors are born into filmy families, but that many start feeling entitled to the opportunities that come their way. Speaking to podcaster Divya Jain on her YouTube show, Huma said that actors from film families undoubtedly have easier access to the industry, but she stressed that access alone does not guarantee a successful career.
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Huma said that talent is essential for longevity, although she acknowledged the benefits of familiarity and accessibility. He said, “Talent is extremely important, and of course you cannot survive without talent. But of course the accessibility and the opening of doors… there is a lot of comfort and ease in it. You just have to worry about your work, just act.”
According to Huma, people have never had any problem with anyone belonging to the film family, because no one can control the family or lineage in which they are born. He said the reaction begins when privilege is coupled with satisfaction and entitlement. “I don’t think anyone has a problem with being born into a particular family or lineage. No one can control that,” he said, adding, “What a lot of people are finding extremely insulting now is that people are not using that opportunity to better themselves. They are not working hard.”
Maharani actors who are promoting his movie baby do it die do itsaid that what frustrates audiences is not privilege but the attitude with which some actors approach their careers. He said, “There’s no intention in what they do. They just come, and take off, and they behave appropriately. They behave as if it’s something that should automatically come to them. I think that’s where the problem lies.”
Huma also pointed out that countless aspiring actors spend years trying to break into the industry without the access of star kids. He said that opportunities should be given importance and not taken lightly. He said, “It’s only when people feel that there is unfairness, unfair advantage or lack of preparation or lack of acknowledgment of the opportunities that come to you so easily that so many thousands of people don’t have access to them.”
Concluding her thoughts, Huma said that the audience has consistently rewarded hard work, no matter the actor’s background. He said, “Whoever works hard, everyone appreciates him. We really love our film stars.”
The debate over nepotism in Bollywood has arisen repeatedly over the years, with actors and filmmakers offering different views on whether family ties outweigh merit, and Huma’s comments focus on how actors utilize the opportunities available to them.
Meanwhile, Huma has been appreciated for her performance in the thriller film Baby do it, die it, Which is still running in theaters even today. The film features the actor playing the role of a murderer – a first for Bollywood. she will be see you next time Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Adults, With Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani and Tara Sutaria.