Harshvardhan Rane is basking in the unexpected success of Sanam Teri Kasam, which is making box office history with its re-release on February 7th. In just two days, the film surpassed its original lifetime earnings and has since doubled the combined total of Badass Ravikumar and Loveyapa, both currently in theaters. Given that Loveyapa features star kids, comparisons with Bollywood's elite were inevitable. However, Rane's perspective on nepotism offered a refreshingly unique take.
The actor shared his perspective with India Today, saying, "Honestly, I am someone who believes in writing down things rather than just believing the voices floating around me.¡±
Addressing the topic of star kids in the industry, he explained, "When people talk about star kids getting all the opportunities, I write their names and realise 8 out of 10 have already vanished from the scene. Hence, I am not able to feel resentment when I do the mathematics and realise how outsiders are the ones who continue to get good work. How can we not look at their success? I can thus never bring myself to complain about it."
He concluded by emphasising, "This is not any kind of positive affirmation, but it's facts. I think every time someone has a doubt, they should make a note. There are no biases or partialities, just hard facts. Not many star kids have found work eventually, and it's the outsiders who are at the top."
Sanam Teri Kasam (2016) is a Hindi romantic drama directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru, starring Harshvardhan Rane as Inder, a brooding ex-convict, and Mawra Hocane as Saru, a traditional librarian.?
Saru is repeatedly rejected by suitors due to her traditional looks, delaying her sister's marriage. Seeking a transformation, she turns to her neighbour, Inder.
A misunderstanding leads to her being disowned by her strict father.?
With Inder's support, she reinvents herself and catches the eye of Abhimanyu, but he ultimately abandons her.?
During this time, Inder and Saru grow close, and he falls in love with her. Tragically, Saru is diagnosed with a terminal illness.?
Before she passes away, Inder fulfills her final wish by marrying her.?
The film ends with Inder, now a successful lawyer, visiting her grave, symbolising his eternal love.
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