Neil Nitin Mukesh says nepotism is sensationalized in Bollywood: 'Had it been an advantage, I wouldn’t have struggled so much’

Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh has spoken out against the perception that being a star kid guarantees success, calling nepotism an "overhyped" debate in the industry. Despite his musical lineage—being the grandson of legendary singer Mukesh—Neil insists that his journey has been anything but easy. The actor highlighted how industry outsiders like Kartik Aaryan, Rajkummar Rao, and Vikrant Massey have made their mark purely through talent.

Neil Nitin Mukesh says nepotism is sensationalized in Bollywood: 'Had it been an advantage, I wouldn’t have struggled so much’
Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh has spoken out against the perception that being a star kid guarantees success, calling nepotism an "overhyped" debate in the industry. Despite his musical lineage—being the grandson of legendary singer Mukesh—Neil insists that his journey has been anything but easy. The actor highlighted how industry outsiders like Kartik Aaryan, Rajkummar Rao, and Vikrant Massey have made their mark purely through talent.