Bigg Boss 15 Fame Donal Bisht Says ‘Line of Nepotism Is Fading'

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17-05-2025

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She believes that this sector is gradually evolving and talent is becoming more essential than background.
Television actress Donal Bisht is known for her roles in Sony TV's drama series Ek Deewaana Tha and Colors TV's Roop – Mard Ka Naya Swaroop. The actress gained more prominence after her appearance in the 15th season of reality TV show Bigg Boss in 2021. During her stint in Bigg Boss, she won fans' hearts with her honest and innocent nature and her exit shocked many.
In an exclusive interview with IWMBuzz, the actress recently shared her experiences in the entertainment world, particularly on nepotism. She believes that the industry is shifting its focus from family background to talent, saying, 'Main khush hoon even though mein nepo kid nahi hoon (I am happy even though I am not a nepo kid)."
'Ek time tha jab main sochti thi because films ke liye aapko thoda sa aise sochna padta hai. But I think jo line hai nepotism ki wo fade hote jaa rahi hai. It is more important ki aapme wo talent, aapme wo spark, aapme wo baat honi chahiye toh doesn't matter aap kis family se belong karte ho! (There was a time when I used to think because for films you have to think a little like this. But I think the line of nepotism is fading away. It is more important that you should have that talent, that spark, that thing in you, it doesn't matter which family you belong to!)," she added.
She believes that this sector is gradually evolving and talent is becoming more essential than background. Bisht further mentioned that what matters is not where you come from, but what you bring to the table—your passion, talent and hard work. The actress recently made her international debut in a Chinese film with director Andrew Lau.
In an interview, Bisht shared information regarding the time frame of her activities alongside the HMPV outbreak in China. 'When I was finalised for the role, there were no reports of the virus, but by the time I travelled to China in January, HMPV had started spreading," she was quoted as saying by ETimes.
On the professional front, the actress started working as an anchor for DD National's Chitrahaar. In 2015, she made her acting debut with the television serial Airlines in the role of a journalist. She has worked in many TV serials and web shows, including Laal Ishq, Doon Kaand, Tu Zakhm Hai 2, Ek Deewaana Tha and Roop – Mard Ka Naya Swaroop.
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