Jaideep Ahlawat does not aspire to be another Ranbir Kapoor: “Do not cloud your judgment “

He emphasized that he doesn't believe nepotism has personally hindered him.

June 3, 2024 - 5:15 PM IST

The question of nepotism in Bollywood is a never-ending debate. Actors who are children of established stars often find themselves at the center of this conversation, with accusations that their family connections give them an unfair advantage. Recently, Jaideep Ahlawat shared his perspective on the issue.

Jaideep Ahlawat does not aspire to be another Ranbir Kapoor: “Do not cloud your judgment “

Ahlawat, known for his acclaimed roles in projects like Paatal Lok and Jaane Jaan, addressed the topic in an interview with Miss Malini. Interestingly, he took a stance siding with the star kids, specifically mentioning A-listers like Ranbir Kapoor and Varun Dhawan. He emphasized that he doesn't believe nepotism has personally hindered him and expressed confidence that these established actors wouldn't take away his roles. He said, “Woh Ranbir Kapoor hai, aur kisi ko gumaan ho ki wo sirf star kid hai issiliye acha actor hai iss brahm mein mat rehna. (Do not cloud your judgment by assuming that someone is a good actor simply because they are a star kid.)”

Ahlawat further added, “Woh bahar se bhi aata na tab bhi woh Ranbir Kapoor banta. (Even if he would have been an outsider, he would have become Ranbir Kapoor.)”

He went onto say, “Main dusra Ranbir Kapoor nahi hoon, main pehla Jaideep Ahlawat hoon.”

Meanwhile, on the work front, Jaideep Ahlawat will be seen in Maharaj alongside debutante Junaid Khan. The movie will premiere on Netflix on June 14.