Actor Sushant Singh Rajput's sudden demise has kicked up a storm, bringing back the issue of nepotism in the industry back to the limelight. Actor Keerthy Suresh, a popular name in the South Indian movie industries, believes Rajput's death comes as a reality check to everyone.
The National Award-winning actor said, “I don’t really know the kind of trauma one goes through to take such a drastic step. We can’t judge whether it was depression or something to do with negativity. But, this really feels bad. I believe we’re stronger than what we actually think.” She pointed out that often while running after work and money, people forget that life is also about other things. “Probably thirty or forty years ago, life was simpler. So, understand what are the things you’re missing out on; talk to people around you, don’t stay alone,” she said.
Talking about nepotism, Keerthy gave her own example. Her parents belong to the film industry, with her father Suresh Kumar a film producer, and mother Menaka, an actor.
“My parents are from the industry, but it’s not that I keep getting a push from them now and then. Yes, I did get a debut because Priyan (filmmaker Priyadarshan) uncle is my dad’s friend. He gave me that opportunity. Going further, it’s not like I have my dad and mom telling me how to go about everything. They usually don’t get involved,” she asserts.
