Kriti Sanon opens up about being the target of nepotism, says Star kids get their second film even before their first release

With films like Housefull 4, Bareilly Ki Barfi, and Luka Chuppi, Kriti Sanon has made her niche in Bollywood. She has proven to be one of the most versatile actresses of Bollywood. However, things were tough for her when she entered the industry. Unlike the star kids, Kriti had to prove herself at every point. Opening up to a leading daily, Kriti told her experience with nepotism. "When I came to Mumbai I was very lost. I didn't know anybody. I had no idea about how to start. How do I approach people? Then, I was with an agency and things moved a bit. People are constantly judging you. There are 10000 people telling you, 'Yeh Karo, yeh mat Paros (Do this, don't do this). Maybe you should change the way you look or start dressing up."

Talking further about it, Kriti said that unlike the star kids, people like her have to prove themselves with every film. "There was a point in time when I went to a mall with my manager to pick up clothes for meetings. You are so lost that you're made to feel you're not dressing it right which is why people are not liking you. You start doubting yourself sometimes. So many times, it has happened that I was this close to being cast in a film and it would go to an already established actor. Someone told me to change your make-up, line your lips. Self-doubt seeps in when you enter from nowhere and you have nobody to guide you. I have been in a space when I had a few offers at hand which weren't great but I was tempted to do it, thinking maybe I won't get another opportunity. Star kids get their second film even before their first releases. We have to prove our worth with our films."