Kareena Kapoor Khan has stated clearly that **nepotism can help a person get a debut in Bollywood, but it cannot guarantee a lifelong career**. She emphasizes that **the audience's approval ultimately decides who sustains success in the industry**[1]. She acknowledges her **privileged background as part of the Kapoor family** but stresses that her **21-year career is a result of hard work, talent, and perseverance, not nepotism alone**[2][3]. Kareena points out that many star kids have not made it despite their connections, showing that privilege alone does not secure success[4]. She also highlights that many top stars, like Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan, and Rajkummar Rao, are outsiders who worked hard to establish their careers, reinforcing that **both insiders and outsiders must put in effort to survive and succeed**[2][3]. Kareena has expressed that the **same audiences who criticize nepotism are often those who support star kids by watching their films**, implying that public choice plays a critical role in determining who thrives in Bollywood[2][6]. She notes her personal struggles and distinguishes her experience from those starting with extreme hardship, emphasizing that *every story—including privileged ones—is valid* but success must be earned regardless of background[2][3].
Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/nepotism-can-get-you-a-debut-not-life-long-career-says-kareena-kapoor-khan-as-she-weighs-in-on-the-insider-vs-outsider-debate/articleshow/125374215.cms
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/when-kareena-kapoor-reacted-to-being-labelled-as-the-ultimate-insider-and-privileged-girl-in-bollywood-my-21-years-of-working-would-not-have-happened-with-nepotism/articleshow/121239683.cms
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/when-kareena-kapoor-khan-broke-silence-on-nepotism-its-hard-work-not-just-privilege-that-sustains-a-career/articleshow/114399894.cms
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kareena-kapoor-khan-opens-up-about-nepotism-in-bollywood-says-there-are-many-star-kids-who-have-not-made-it/articleshow/78231899.cms
5.https://stg-www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/when-kareena-kapoor-reacted-to-being-called-ultimate-insider-nepotism-101747493711493.html
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/throwback-tuesday-kareena-kapoor-khan-opens-up-about-nepotism-says-same-people-pointing-fingers-are-making-nepotistic-stars/articleshow/77344833.cms
7.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/throwback-kareena-kapoor-khan-on-nepotism-says-its-about-talent-and-survival-of-the-fittest/articleshow/76481181.cms
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Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/nepotism-can-get-you-a-debut-not-life-long-career-says-kareena-kapoor-khan-as-she-weighs-in-on-the-insider-vs-outsider-debate/articleshow/125374215.cms
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/when-kareena-kapoor-reacted-to-being-labelled-as-the-ultimate-insider-and-privileged-girl-in-bollywood-my-21-years-of-working-would-not-have-happened-with-nepotism/articleshow/121239683.cms
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/when-kareena-kapoor-khan-broke-silence-on-nepotism-its-hard-work-not-just-privilege-that-sustains-a-career/articleshow/114399894.cms
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kareena-kapoor-khan-opens-up-about-nepotism-in-bollywood-says-there-are-many-star-kids-who-have-not-made-it/articleshow/78231899.cms
5.https://stg-www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/when-kareena-kapoor-reacted-to-being-called-ultimate-insider-nepotism-101747493711493.html
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/throwback-tuesday-kareena-kapoor-khan-opens-up-about-nepotism-says-same-people-pointing-fingers-are-making-nepotistic-stars/articleshow/77344833.cms
7.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/throwback-kareena-kapoor-khan-on-nepotism-says-its-about-talent-and-survival-of-the-fittest/articleshow/76481181.cms
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