Tusshar Kapoor Reveals People Pulled Him Down For Being A Star Kid
Tusshar Kapoor said that the discourse around nepotism began during his time and people tried to pull him down for his family background.
Ever since making his acting debut with Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai in 2001, Tusshar Kapoor, the son of 70s' star Jeetendra, has been trying to make a mark in the industry. Despite delivering some hits like Golmaal franchise, The Dirty Picture and Shootout At Wadala, all of which were multi-starrers, the actor failed to maintain a strong hold among the audience. Now, Tusshar Kapoor has opened up on the scrutiny he faced in the initial stage of his career, adding that the debate around nepotism began during his time and people tried to pull him down for his family background.
In a candid chat with Hindustan Times, Tusshar Kapoor recalls the existing scrutiny from a section of the media two decades back. When asked about Nepotism, he said, 'It had started in my time, too," adding, 'Especially if you were from a film background, then the glass is always half empty for a certain section of the media. You have to be very thick-skinned. Bahut neecha giraane ki koshish, bahut negativity thi (There were efforts to pull you down, a lot of negativity)."
Talking further, Tusshar mentioned that a certain section of the media would target star kids, often commenting on their appearance, pulling them down.
Having been a part of the industry for 24 years, Tusshar Kapoor now feels fortunate enough to have the 'willpower' to rise against all the odds and concentrate on his work. He continued, 'I didn't come into the industry feeling I had to live up to someone's expectations. But there was an attempt to constantly judge and derail my path. But the audience is very pure. They will judge you based on what they see on the screen."
Tusshar also had more to say about the general perception that star kids are born with the proverbial silver spoon. However, Tusshar added that is not true. In a blunt statement, he added that the actors with a film background may get their first film much more easily but have to face constant scrutiny for the decisions they make further in their career.
Tusshar Kapoor is currently entertaining fans with his role in the horror comedy Kapkapiii. Directed by Sangeeth Sivan, the film also stars Shreyas Talpade in a key role. It arrived in theatres on May 23.
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