Meezaan Jafri, son of actor Jaaved Jaaferi, spoke candidly about **groupism and nepotism in Bollywood**, emphasizing that the common belief that star kids have it easy is "stupid." While admitting that star kids might have some advantages, he highlighted the unique pressures and "baggage" they carry, which can make their journey equally challenging. He noted that it is easier to enter the film industry with a "clean slate" than to carry the burden of family expectations and public scrutiny. Meezaan also acknowledged the existence of groupism in Bollywood, explaining that actors tend to work within their own circles, with talent management agencies often aligned with production houses. This ecosystem means many opportunities remain within established groups, which he fully understands from experience since his debut in 2019. Despite these challenges, he remains focused on his work, including his praised role in the film *De De Pyaar De 2* (released November 2025)[1][2][3][5].
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1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/meezaan-jafri-talks-about-groupism-in-bollywood-rubbishes-claims-that-star-kids-have-it-easy/articleshow/125545910.cms
2.https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/celebrities/story/meezaan-jafri-interview-on-groupism-nepotism-de-de-pyaar-de-2-opportunities-saying-star-kids-have-it-easy-is-stupid-2824835-2025-11-24
3.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jaaved-jaaferis-son-meezaan-jafri-says-star-kids-dont-have-it-easy-de-de-pyaar-de-2-nepotism-101763960514084.html
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/meezaan-jaaferi-people-are-quick-to-judge-star-kids/articleshow/85401287.cms
5.https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/meezaan-jafri-interview-on-groupism-nepotism-de-de-pyaar-de-2-opportunities-saying-star-kids-have-it-easy-is-stupid-2824835-2025-11-24
6.https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-meezaan-jafri-opens-up-about-star-kid-pressure-common-misconceptions-79504.amp
7.https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/meezaan-jafri-nepotism-bollywood-star-kids-challenges-article-153197116
8.https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/meezaan-i-know-what-goes-on-in-the-industry-so-i-can-t-say-i-don-t-like-the-system-or-how-things-function/story-aYCiCIGYHjDweZXGHpZAkL.html
9.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9suDrN75GFE
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Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/meezaan-jafri-talks-about-groupism-in-bollywood-rubbishes-claims-that-star-kids-have-it-easy/articleshow/125545910.cms
2.https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/celebrities/story/meezaan-jafri-interview-on-groupism-nepotism-de-de-pyaar-de-2-opportunities-saying-star-kids-have-it-easy-is-stupid-2824835-2025-11-24
3.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jaaved-jaaferis-son-meezaan-jafri-says-star-kids-dont-have-it-easy-de-de-pyaar-de-2-nepotism-101763960514084.html
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/meezaan-jaaferi-people-are-quick-to-judge-star-kids/articleshow/85401287.cms
5.https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/meezaan-jafri-interview-on-groupism-nepotism-de-de-pyaar-de-2-opportunities-saying-star-kids-have-it-easy-is-stupid-2824835-2025-11-24
6.https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-meezaan-jafri-opens-up-about-star-kid-pressure-common-misconceptions-79504.amp
7.https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/meezaan-jafri-nepotism-bollywood-star-kids-challenges-article-153197116
8.https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/meezaan-i-know-what-goes-on-in-the-industry-so-i-can-t-say-i-don-t-like-the-system-or-how-things-function/story-aYCiCIGYHjDweZXGHpZAkL.html
9.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9suDrN75GFE
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