Ever since the untimely demise of Sushant Singh Rajput in 2020, debate around ‘outsider vs nepotism in Bollywood’ has been prevalent. Ranvir Shorey, who recently participated in the Anil Kapoor-hosted controversial reality show Bigg Boss OTT 3, has been vocal about the mistreatment of ‘outsiders’ in Bollywood for quite sometime now. From speaking about it on his official social media handles to sharing his views during recent interviews, his honest answers have been making the headlines.
During an interaction with Siddharth Kannan, Shorey was asked about his comment on Jaya Bachchan’s ‘thaali’ remark in respect to the ongoing ‘outsider vs nepotism in Bollywood’ debate. Well taking about the same, the actor denied making the comment on the veteran actress-turned-politician’s remake. He explaiend how back then the comment was spreading like wild fire and it was his opinion on the matter. ALSO READ: SHOCKING! Ranvir Shorey Says He Is ‘Underpaid’ As He Opens Up About Politics In Bollywood; Says, ‘Maine Ummid Hi Chhod Di’
The Chandni Chowk To China actor, quoted by Bollywood Shaadis, said, “I did not say it on Jaya ji's remark, whatever she said at that time was all over the internet. Everybody was talking about that thaali. So even I also gave my opinion but it was not in reply to her.” ALSO READ: Ranvir Shorey REACTS To Viral Video Of Kissing Kritika Malik; Actor Says, ‘Woh Dono Mujhse Bohot Chote Hai’
He went on to further add that he must have been very angry to make such a comment back then. While people often compliment him for putting down his thoughts honestly on social media. However, he added that he feels that he should take a step back. Ranvir added, “Today if I have to express the same thing. I would probably not express it so sarcastically. I didn't have to be so angry about it. Maine ye tab likha hai jab mere andar voh gussa panap raha tha, double treatment that met it out in Bollywood. Uspe I think this expresses my anger.”
For those who don’t remember, during the COVID-19 period, Jaya Bachchan had commented on the ‘outsider vs nepotism in Bollywood’ debate. Talking about it in the parliament, she had said, “Jis thali me khaate hain usi me chhed karte hain.” Angry at the comment, he had retorted by stating those plates were decorated by the actors for their kids while he and other ‘outsiders’ have to fight for a piece of it.
On the work font, Ranvir Shorey will be next seen in Shekhar Home, co-starring KayKay Menon. The project will stream on Jio Cinemas.
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