Jaideep Ahlawat says star kids 'understand the profession better' as they 'grow up discussing films', defends Alia Bhatt

While many believe Bollywood is not welcoming to outsiders, Jaideep Ahlawat shared how star kids like Alia Bhatt also face their own challenges.

Actor Jaideep Ahlawat recently shared his perspective on "nepotism" and the struggles of "nepo kids" in the film industry. While many believe Bollywood is not welcoming to outsiders, Ahlawat shared how star kids like Alia Bhatt also face their own challenges. (

Jaideep Ahlawat worked with Alia Bhatt in Raazi.

Jaideep Ahlawat on Alia Bhatt and nepotism

The actor praised her Raazi co-star for her acting skills and dedication, adding that she should not be judged just for being born into a film family.

In an interview with ANI, the Paatal Lok actor called Alia a "brilliant actress" and questioned how she must feel when reading comments calling her a "nepo kid."

Questioning if it's her fault that she was born into Mahesh Bhatt's house, the actor said, "They must have struggles of their own. Alia is such a brilliant actress. Imagine if she had to read comments all day saying 'nepo kid, nepo kid.' How strange must that feel? Uski koi galti hai kya agar woh Mahesh Bhatt ke ghar mein paida hui hain? (Is it her fault A child who grows up watching and discussing films from the age of three or four will naturally understand the profession better."

"It's the same as a child whose parents are great doctors--if people keep telling them every day, 'Oh, you're a doctor's child, so you'll become a doctor too,' won't they get frustrated? It's not their fault," he added.

The actor, who has worked with Alia in Raazi, shared how impressed he was with her dedication and recalled how the actress would always come prepared on set. "Alia comes to the set with so much preparation. You can see it in Raazi. When we worked together, it was clear how well she had prepared for her role," he added.

Jaideep Ahlawat in Paatal Lok season 2

On the work front, Jaideep Ahlawat is receiving praise for Paatal Lok season 2, which was released on January 17. Over the years, the actor has played powerful roles in films like 'Gangs of Wasseypur', 'Raazi', and 'Maharaj'.

He will next be seen in the third season of 'Family Man'. The Manoj Bajpayee-starrer series has been created by Raj & DK. (ANI)