Mahesh Bhatt Comes to Alia Bhatt’s Defense, Drawing Comparisons to Kangana Ranaut’s Struggles
Alia Bhatt’s recent win of the Best Actress National Award for her role in Gangubai Kathiawadi has created quite a buzz in the industry. However, an old video featuring her father Mahesh Bhatt defending nepotism and comparing Alia’s journey to Kangana Ranaut’s struggle has resurfaced, igniting a fresh wave of controversy.
In the video, which dates back to the promotion of his home production Begum Jaan in 2017, Mahesh Bhatt acknowledged Kangana’s point about the film industry being inward looking. He stated, There is no denying, Kangana was right in a way that the film industry is inward looking. To say that every narrative of every achiever has become easy because it takes birth in a family of a filmmaker is untrue. The climb for Alia, from Juhu to the Box Office was as difficult as Kangana’s.
The resurfacing of the video on Reddit resulted in a barrage of criticism aimed at Mahesh Bhatt for defending Alia Bhatt. Netizens expressed their discontent, leaving harsh comments. One user sarcastically remarked, Yes, they are way bigger than any rural small-town girl would face. Alia deserves an award just for her breathtaking journey across the studios of Mumbai without a driver. Another user took a jibe at Mahesh Bhatt’s comparison, stating, This makes so much sense. Especially since the plane ride from Shimla must have been very comfortable for Kangana. The criticism continued with users highlighting Kangana’s talent and the challenges she faced early in her career.
Amidst the ongoing debate, it is essential to note that Alia Bhatt has been steadily making her mark in the industry, with several successful performances to her credit. Her latest venture, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, and her Hollywood debut in Heart of Stone have garnered attention. On the other hand, Kangana Ranaut remains an influential figure, not only through her acting but also with her directorial projects such as Chandramukhi 2 and Emergency.
The renewed discussion about the privileges and struggles faced by star kids versus outsiders in the film industry brings attention to the larger debate on nepotism within Bollywood. While some argue that talent and hard work should be the sole basis for success, others believe that the advantage of connections cannot be discounted.
As the controversy surrounding Alia Bhatt’s National Award win continues, opinions remain divided. Mahesh Bhatt’s defense of his daughter has triggered a fresh wave of criticism, with netizens pointing out the disparities between Alia’s journey and Kangana’s struggles. Ultimately, it is up to the audience and the industry to decide where they stand on this pertinent issue.
