Have no opinion on nepotism debate: SRK
New Delhi
Aug 3, 2017
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who hails
from a non-filmy background, says he doesn't understand the discussions
on nepotism in Bollywood, hence he doesn't have an opinion on it.
"I don't understand this (nepotism). How can I understand it? I am a
Delhi boy, who went to Mumbai at the age of 25. There everybody loved
me and accepted me. So, I don't understand this talk," Shah Rukh told
IANS here.
Shah Rukh, who has three children -- Aryan, Suhana and AbRam -- with
wife Gauri Khan, added: "I want my kids to make a name for themselves
on their own feet. If they want to become marine biologist, then she
should become that. If they want to become an actor or a filmmaker,
then that's also great.
"I don't understand this discussion (on nepotism). When I hear the word
'nepotism', I feel the other person is talking about Napoleon. Even
though I know enough English, still I don't understand it and the
discussion. Whether I agree or disagree -- I don't even understand it
so how can I have an opinion?"
Actress Kangana Ranaut was among the first ones who raised her voice
against the existing nepotism in the entertainment industry and called
filmmaker Karan Johar a "flag bearer of nepotism" on his popular chat
show "Koffee With Karan".
Later, Johar along with actors Saif Ali Khan and Varun Dhawan poked fun
at Kangana at the IIFA Awards last month by saying that "nepotism
rocks". They later apologised for their act.
Shah Rukh was in the capital to promote his film "Jab Harry Met Sejal",
which is slated for a release on Friday.
The Imtiaz Ali directorial also features Anushka Sharma.
New Delhi
Aug 3, 2017
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who hails
from a non-filmy background, says he doesn't understand the discussions
on nepotism in Bollywood, hence he doesn't have an opinion on it.
"I don't understand this (nepotism). How can I understand it? I am a
Delhi boy, who went to Mumbai at the age of 25. There everybody loved
me and accepted me. So, I don't understand this talk," Shah Rukh told
IANS here.
Shah Rukh, who has three children -- Aryan, Suhana and AbRam -- with
wife Gauri Khan, added: "I want my kids to make a name for themselves
on their own feet. If they want to become marine biologist, then she
should become that. If they want to become an actor or a filmmaker,
then that's also great.
"I don't understand this discussion (on nepotism). When I hear the word
'nepotism', I feel the other person is talking about Napoleon. Even
though I know enough English, still I don't understand it and the
discussion. Whether I agree or disagree -- I don't even understand it
so how can I have an opinion?"
Actress Kangana Ranaut was among the first ones who raised her voice
against the existing nepotism in the entertainment industry and called
filmmaker Karan Johar a "flag bearer of nepotism" on his popular chat
show "Koffee With Karan".
Later, Johar along with actors Saif Ali Khan and Varun Dhawan poked fun
at Kangana at the IIFA Awards last month by saying that "nepotism
rocks". They later apologised for their act.
Shah Rukh was in the capital to promote his film "Jab Harry Met Sejal",
which is slated for a release on Friday.
The Imtiaz Ali directorial also features Anushka Sharma.
Tags: Shahrukh KhanAnushka SharmaImtiaz AliGauri KhanSaif Ali KhanVarun DhawanKangana RanautKaran JoharJab Harry Met Sejal