Actress Tamannaah Bhatia is one of the latest ones to join the nepotism debate. Calling it the “worst phase,” she feels the film industry is an “easy target”.
Speaking in an interview, Tamannaah said, “I think this is the worst phase that the industry is going through. It's wrong and unfair to blame the film industry for anything and everything. Because we're always in the limelight and spoken about it just becomes easy to make statements about it. There are good and bad everywhere.”
When asked if she faced any biases as an outsider, she said, “Yes I'm not from the industry, I don't have a godfather or a mentor. I've done everything on my own. I feel extremely grateful for the kind of opportunities, love and adulation I've got from the audience. It was something I never expected. So if you're dedicated, hardworking and talented, you'll survive. Good effort counts.”
Tamannaah adds, “Luckily I got a film like Baahubali that still is one of the biggest hit films in India. I feel it doesn't matter if you're from the industry or not. In fact today, more than ever, it's a great time for everyone, especially outsiders because the kind of good content are being generated and work is being distributed purely on the basis of talent. I think being an insider doesn't promise you more than an opportunity. Most of the biggest stars today are outsiders. Only good work and talent sell.”
