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Highlights

• Imtiaz Ali believes actors from film families face unique pressures despite accusations of nepotism
• The filmmaker cited Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt as examples of stars who have had to prove themselves
• He argued that industry insiders are often compared with the achievements of their relatives
• Ali also reflected on why he considers Jab Harry Met Sejal a missed opportunity

The debate around nepotism in Bollywood often focuses on the advantages enjoyed by actors from film families. However, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali believes there is another side to the story.

Speaking in a recent interview, Ali argued that stars such as Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt face an additional challenge, living up to the success of the families they come from. According to the director, the expectations attached to a famous surname can create pressures that outsiders do not necessarily experience.