Overview
- Calling the practice “stupid” and “unfair,” Irani urged audiences to judge Khushi Kapoor and other newcomers as individuals rather than against their famous parents.
- Irani said children of stars carry heavy expectations that can cause them to “break down” even before their debut.
- She argued that using industry contacts to introduce an aspiring actor is natural, saying she would approach filmmakers like Karan Johar for her own child.
- Irani praised Agastya Nanda’s manners and dedication and said she phoned Jaya Bachchan to commend him as a “well brought up kid.”
- She added that young actors on The Archies received equal treatment on set, even as the film’s high-profile debuts kept the nepotism debate in the spotlight.