Veteran actor Amol Palekar sparked a fresh conversation on nepotism during his session at Sahitya Aaj Tak 2025. Speaking at the Dastak Darbar session, he said that while family connections may make it easier to enter the industry, real success still depends on one's work. Palekar shared examples from cinema and politics, adding that recommendations can only take a person so far – after that, talent and perseverance decide the journey.

ON NEPOTISM, PARALLEL CINEMA

Palekar spoke about nepotism and said the debate is not new. “Family background may help someone enter, but it cannot guarantee success. There are many examples of that. After entry, only your work speaks.”

Discussing cinema today, he expressed dissatisfaction with how commercial success is measured. With humour and honesty, he

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