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Rajpal Yadav rejects Bollywood nepotism, credits talent for success

The veteran comic actor argues that audience response, not family ties, decides Bollywood careers

Rajpal Yadav's breakthrough performance was in Ram Gopal Varma's Jungle.
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Rajpal Yadav's BIG Confession: There Is No Nepotism In Bollywood

Overview

  • Yadav told ANI that there is no nepotism in Bollywood and long-term success comes from talent rather than connections.
  • He acknowledged that having industry links may help someone secure an initial break but insisted constant performance sustains a career.
  • The actor pointed to Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and other outsiders as proof that family background does not guarantee stardom.
  • Reflecting on his 38-year career, Yadav noted he comes from a non-film family and has been unable to launch any of his 200 relatives in the industry.
  • He emphasized that the audience and a higher power ultimately determine an actor’s fate, and talent cannot be faked indefinitely.