Veteran actor and comedian Jaaved Jaaferi recently addressed the much-debated issue of nepotism in Bollywood. He dismissed the excessive debate around nepotism stating that while industry insiders may support their family members, ultimate success depends on the audience’s acceptance. Jaaved highlighted that several iconic actors, including Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and Sunny Deol, had to establish themselves through their talent and hard work.
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