Manoj Bajpayee calls debate around nepotism in Bollywood “pointless”; says, “Main problem lies in film exhibitors” : Bollywood News

The word ‘nepotism’ has been trending in India since last few years and it has been a hot topic of debate too. While a section of celebs has expressed their strong opinion against it, a few have supported the idea. Speaking of the matter, this time critically-acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee has shared his view on it. He stated that the main problem is film exhibitors, who often discriminate.

Manoj Bajpayee calls debate around nepotism in Bollywood “pointless”; says, “Main problem lies in film exhibitors”

It all happened during his conversation with ANI, where Bajpayee addressed the issue and asserted, “Nepotism ye bhaut bekaar ki behes hai (Nepotism is a pointless debate in the Indian film industry)... Most of the time, it has to do with the connections and relationships that one creates. If you feel at ease around someone, you want to work with them more. Agar woh meri jagah kisi tayaji ke ladke ko lene jaa rahe hai film me toh le..uska paisa hai jo karna chahta hai kare (If someone wants to cast his relative in the film instead of me, then let it be. After all, it's their decision, they can do what they want).”

Explaining his take further, the 53-year-old actor further added, “The main problem lies in film exhibitors. Exhibitors often discriminate. Jab usko 100 screens de rahe toh kam se kam mujhe 25 toh do..usi ko dedoge toh mera kya? Jo jitna powerful hota hai woh apna power ka wheel utna ghumata rehta hai (When you give him 100 screens, give at least 25 to me. Will you give it all to him? The more one is powerful, the more one wants to assert).”

Coming to the professional front, Manoj Bajpayee was busy promoting his latest release Gulmohar, a family drama streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. Besides him, it also features Sharmila Tagore and Amol Palekar, among others.

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