Actor Pooja Bedi has reacted to the recent news of Kartik Aaryan being replaced in Dostana 2. Following rumours, Karan Johar's Dharma Productions released a statement saying that they will be recasting Dostana 2. A portion of the movie was filmed with Kartik and Janhvi Kapoor.
Asked about the nepotism debate, particularly in relation to the Kartik incident, Pooja told The Times of India that there is an opportunity for everyone.
"There is an equal opportunity for everyone in the film industry. We have the likes of Priety Zinta, Sushmita Sen, Aishwarya Rai, Madhuri Dixit, Shah Rukh Khan who have become icons despite not having any connection in the industry. At the same time, there are people from the industry who have fizzled out. Take, for instance, Kumar Gaurav. He made a smashing debut with 'Love Story', but his career didn't take off".Pooja Bedi, Actor
Pooja told the publication that what matter at the end of the day are 'effort, destiny, potential, and talent'. "Things are more transparent nowadays. Everyone has to audition for roles. My daughter has gone for numerous auditions and she was rejected many times before she made her debut. You can throw the argument of nepotism perhaps if people have used their contacts. Even I had to audition for Masaba Masaba. People are envious of those with privilege. Yes, we are privileged but that does not mean someone is cast in films because they are somebody's children. A number of outsiders are also given fantastic opportunities".
In its statement Dharma Productions said, "Due to professional circumstances, on which we have decided to maintain a dignified silence - we will be recasting Dostana 2, directed by Collin D'Cunha. Please wait for the official announcement soon". Kartik is yet to react to the reports.
(With inputs from The Times of India)
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