With the rise of Ananya Panday, nepotism in Bollywood has once again been brought into the limelight. Many fans and critics are drawing parallels between Ananya and Alia Bhatt, as both actresses are said to have snatched away roles from talented actors.
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There are numerous opinions on Ananya’s career route. Alia Bhatt has been proven to overpower other heroines in movies such as “Dear Zindagi” and “Highway,” according to rumours. Ananya is no different. The controversy surrounding her debut in “Student of the Year 2” and the alleged sidelining of Tara Sutaria has only fuelled the fire
The most controversial was the situation with “Pati Patni Aur Woh”. Taapsee Pannu was initially cast in the film, but was reportedly replaced by Ananya without any prior notice. Taapsee’s public statement against this practice has really resonated with many, and how unfair the industry can be.
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The latest to the list of accusation is Nushrratt Bharuccha getting replaced from Dream Girl 2 by Ananya. The whole thing has received further fuel through Nushrratt’s open comments that said she was very hurt by being replaced.
The critics are of the view that this trend of role-snatching creates a wrong precedent and maintains the nepotistic culture in Bollywood. According to them, talented outsiders are being seriously side-lined in favour of star kids, which undermines the merit-based system that should govern the industry ideally.
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As the debate continues, time will tell whether the industry makes any efforts toward this end: ensuring a playing field that’s more level and fair for everyone.
