Saif Ali Khan: Nepotism Leads To Mediocrity!

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    • Publish Date: Sep 29 2017 1:48PM
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Saif Ali Khan: Nepotism Leads To Mediocrity!

New Delhi: Actor Saif Ali Khan, who was earlier forced to apologise to actress Kangana Ranaut for taking a dig at her through the "nepotism rocks" act at the IIFA Awards, says he himself is against the term and feels it leads to mediocrity.

"There are a lot of things that get overhyped, but I think a lot of people feel very strongly about things like this (nepotism). They are privileged people and life can be very unfair to them. So, it's good to discuss this. For the record, whatever jokes were made (on the award show), I have already explained my side," Saif told IANS here on Thursday while promoting his forthcoming film "Chef".

"I am very against nepotism and I think it leads to a lot of mediocrity. But, I still don't understand whether star children fell under nepotism or whether the talent is somewhere the key.

"But, definitely being a star kid gets you in the door easily. Then again it depends when people will put their money on you, then you must get it back. The bottom line is -- talent is good, nepotism is bad," added the actor, who is son of late cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and veteran actress Sharmila Tagore.

Kangana 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, Karan along with Saif and actor Varun Dhawan poked fun at Kangana at the IIFA Awards in July by saying that "nepotism rocks". The three of them later apologised for their act.

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Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

New Delhi: Actor Saif Ali Khan, who was earlier forced to apologise to actress Kangana Ranaut for taking a dig at her through the "nepotism rocks" act at the IIFA Awards, says he himself is against the term and feels it leads to mediocrity.

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

New Delhi: Actor Saif Ali Khan, who was earlier forced to apologise to actress Kangana Ranaut for taking a dig at her through the "nepotism rocks" act at the IIFA Awards, says he himself is against the term and feels it leads to mediocrity.

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

New Delhi: Actor Saif Ali Khan, who was earlier forced to apologise to actress Kangana Ranaut for taking a dig at her through the "nepotism rocks" act at the IIFA Awards, says he himself is against the term and feels it leads to mediocrity.

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

"There are a lot of things that get overhyped, but I think a lot of people feel very strongly about things like this (nepotism). They are privileged people and life can be very unfair to them. So, it''s good to discuss this. For the record, whatever jokes were made (on the award show), I have already explained my side," Saif told IANS here on Thursday while promoting his forthcoming film "Chef".

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

"There are a lot of things that get overhyped, but I think a lot of people feel very strongly about things like this (nepotism). They are privileged people and life can be very unfair to them. So, it''s good to discuss this. For the record, whatever jokes were made (on the award show), I have already explained my side," Saif told IANS here on Thursday while promoting his forthcoming film "Chef".

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

"There are a lot of things that get overhyped, but I think a lot of people feel very strongly about things like this (nepotism). They are privileged people and life can be very unfair to them. So, it''s good to discuss this. For the record, whatever jokes were made (on the award show), I have already explained my side," Saif told IANS here on Thursday while promoting his forthcoming film "Chef".

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

"There are a lot of things that get overhyped, but I think a lot of people feel very strongly about things like this (nepotism). They are privileged people and life can be very unfair to them. So, it''s good to discuss this. For the record, whatever jokes were made (on the award show), I have already explained my side," Saif told IANS here on Thursday while promoting his forthcoming film "Chef".

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

I am very against nepotism and I think it leads to a lot of mediocrity. But, I still don''t understand whether star children fell under nepotism or whether the talent is somewhere the key.

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

I am very against nepotism and I think it leads to a lot of mediocrity. But, I still don''t understand whether star children fell under nepotism or whether the talent is somewhere the key.

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

I am very against nepotism and I think it leads to a lot of mediocrity. But, I still don''t understand whether star children fell under nepotism or whether the talent is somewhere the key.

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

I am very against nepotism and I think it leads to a lot of mediocrity. But, I still don''t understand whether star children fell under nepotism or whether the talent is somewhere the key.

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

"I am very against nepotism and I think it leads to a lot of mediocrity. But, I still don''t understand whether star children fell under nepotism or whether the talent is somewhere the key.

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

"I am very against nepotism and I think it leads to a lot of mediocrity. But, I still don''t understand whether star children fell under nepotism or whether the talent is somewhere the key.

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

"I am very against nepotism and I think it leads to a lot of mediocrity. But, I still don''t understand whether star children fell under nepotism or whether the talent is somewhere the key.

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

"But, definitely being a star kid gets you in the door easily. Then again it depends when people will put their money on you, then you must get it back. The bottom line is - talent is good, nepotism is bad," added the actor, who is son of late cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and veteran actress Sharmila Tagore.

Aishwarya Iyer Deens Academy

@ R.Pandu, Why did you copy paste the entire article?

Aishwarya Iyer Deens Academy

Neptism indeed leads to mediocrity. Whether you are talented or not, the doors into a particular sector or industry are open to you just because of dynasties and families. Just like in the case of Rahul Gandhi. This does lead to sheer mediocrity and deserving people with no family advantages cannot succeed. Nepotism can ruin the lives of people too.

Hemalatha.G Sethu Bhaskara Matriculation Higher Secondary Scho

He''s right! Not only in cine industry but in all the fields nepotism has become a practice. At times children of great leaders are forced to follw their parents. Ofcourse this will lead to mediocrity. This has to stop. We''ve to open doors for new people!

Bharti Sharma Shri Shikshayatan School

I totally agree with this statement.Nepotism definitely leads to mediocrity.When a certain person is aware that I have someone else''s support,self reliance is affected!

Bharti Sharma Shri Shikshayatan School

I totally agree with this statement.Nepotism definitely leads to mediocrity.When a certain person is aware that I have someone else''s support,self reliance is affected!

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

"But, definitely being a star kid gets you in the door easily. Then again it depends when people will put their money on you, then you must get it back. The bottom line is - talent is good, nepotism is bad," added the actor, who is son of late cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and veteran actress Sharmila Tagore.

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

"But, definitely being a star kid gets you in the door easily. Then again it depends when people will put their money on you, then you must get it back. The bottom line is - talent is good, nepotism is bad," added the actor, who is son of late cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and veteran actress Sharmila Tagore.

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

"But, definitely being a star kid gets you in the door easily. Then again it depends when people will put their money on you, then you must get it back. The bottom line is - talent is good, nepotism is bad," added the actor, who is son of late cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and veteran actress Sharmila Tagore.

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

Kangana 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".

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

Kangana 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".

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

Kangana 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".

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

Kangana 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".

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

Kangana 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".

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

Later, Karan along with Saif and actor Varun Dhawan poked fun at Kangana at the IIFA Awards in July by saying that "nepotism rocks". The three of them later apologised for their act.

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

Later, Karan along with Saif and actor Varun Dhawan poked fun at Kangana at the IIFA Awards in July by saying that "nepotism rocks". The three of them later apologised for their act.

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

Later, Karan along with Saif and actor Varun Dhawan poked fun at Kangana at the IIFA Awards in July by saying that "nepotism rocks". The three of them later apologised for their act.

Pandu Sree Narayana Vidya Bhavan

Later, Karan along with Saif and actor Varun Dhawan poked fun at Kangana at the IIFA Awards in July by saying that "nepotism rocks". The three of them later apologised for their act.

Roma Ramcoumar Bethel Mat Hr Sec School

I do give a supporting hand to this khan''s statement . Nepotism leads to mediocrity obviously . No doubt in that .

Prathamesh Kandale HILLGREEN SCHOOL

absolutely right!nepotism has now spread to every field and every corner of India.nepotism is not only depriving young talents to show their ability but they are also snatching their freedom.And there''s no doubt that nepotism has created lack of inspiration(mediocrity)which is making everything fall to the standard of average.chances should be created for the young talents to show their capability.

Rohit Chauhan GREEN FIELDS SCHOOL(DILSHAD GARDEN)

Yes, it is true as in many fields children''s are taken to follow their parents without knowing their capability which leads to mediocrity in the country. It should be removed and every capable person should given a chance.

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