Star kids often find themselves at the centre of debates around privilege, talent and opportunity in Bollywood. Veteran actor Lalit Parimoo has now weighed in on the discussion, offering candid advice to young actors such as Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday and Shanaya Kapoor.
Lalit Parimoo, best known for playing scientist Dr Jaikaal in the superhero series Shaktimaan and for his work in films such as Haider, Agent Vinod and others, said that star kids should focus on learning acting.
"Seekh lo acting. Thoda sa jhuk ke, 2-3 saal acting seekhne main laga lo," he said, adding that the problem is that if you come from a big, influential family, that drive to learn is often not there.
He explained that acting cannot be treated as a business from day one because it is ultimately an art form. While people can learn how to remain in the spotlight through social media, fashion or physical appearance, an actor still needs to develop the artist within.
Lalit also spoke about his Mubarakan co-star Arjun Kapoor being trolled online, saying that they are fortunate to come from such families and have become actors, but it's very sad.
Janhvi Kapoor made her Bollywood debut in 2018 with Dhadak, while Ananya Panday entered the industry with Student of the Year 2 in 2019. Both actors have frequently faced criticism for their performances, though Ananya has received praise for projects such as CTRL and Call Me Bae.
