Tusshar Kapoor, son of legendary actor Jeetendra, has some straightforward advice for aspiring star kids in Bollywood: brace yourselves for a tough journey. Drawing from his personal experiences, Tusshar reveals that while industry connections can open doors initially, the path to sustained success is demanding and often more challenging for those with famous backgrounds.
Tusshar Kapoor candidly explains that star kids face heightened scrutiny, often judged more harshly than newcomers without industry ties. “When you are somebody’s son or daughter, you need to be strong.
No matter how many hits you give, people often focus on what you haven’t done rather than what you have,” he said in an interview. In contrast, Tusshar points out, newcomers without industry connections often receive admiration for smaller accomplishments, while star kids are held to higher expectations.
Tusshar believes that lasting success in Bollywood depends on personal talent, screen presence, and marketability, rather than family connections. “Getting a break is probably easier for film people because of connections, but after that, it’s all about individual performance and appeal,” he explained.
For star kids, proving they belong can take years, as they work to demonstrate their skills and appeal both within the industry and to audiences. Ultimately, he believes audiences care about the entertainment factor, not industry biases, reinforcing the need for star kids to show their worth on screen.
Tusshar Kapoor is set to appear in Dus June Kii Raat: Chapter Two on JioCinema, directed by Tabrez Khan, alongside Bigg Boss fame Priyanka Chahar Choudhary. Tusshar shared that audiences have responded positively to the new season, and he is pleased with the reception. “We were mostly focused on post-release promotions, but the audience has really embraced season two, just as they did the first,” he said.
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