Apurva Asrani Lists Out 22 Actors After R Balki Says Alia And Ranibr Are The Only 2 Good Actors
"The question is do they (star kids) have an unfair or bigger advantage? Yes, there are pros and cons. But I¡¯d ask one simple question:?Find me a better actor than Alia (Bhatt) or Ranbir (Kapoor), and we¡¯ll argue." R Balki said. Replying to him is writer Apurv Asrani who listed 22 exceptional actors for the filmmaker and politely asking him to look beyond star-kids.
Filmmaker R Balki who has given audiences cinematic gems like Cheeni Kum and Paa recently said in an interview that while nepotism exists and star kids have an advantage, there are no better actors than Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Both these actors hail from film families.
"The question is do they (star kids) have an unfair or bigger advantage? Yes, there are pros and cons. But I¡¯d ask one simple question:?Find me a better actor than Alia (Bhatt) or Ranbir (Kapoor), and we¡¯ll argue." R Balki said. Replying to him is writer Apurv Asrani who listed 22 exceptional actors for the filmmaker and politely asking him to look beyond star-kids.
Manoj Bajpayee, Rajkummar Rao, Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann, Kangana Ranaut, Priyanka Chopra, Taapsee Pannu, Vidya Balan, Richa Chaddha. Many others too if we look beyond A list film families, and take a few chances. I love Ranbir & Alia, but please, they aren't the only good actors. https://t.co/G8ddYv8LVc
¡ª Apurva (@Apurvasrani) July 17, 2020
Pankaj Tripathi, Gajraj Rao, Amit Sadh, Jaideep Ahlawat, Rasika Dugal, Swara Bhaskar, Shweta Tripathi, Sanjay Mishra, Neena Gupta, Divya Dutta, Manav Kaul, Nawazuddin, Jeetu. My god, I could go on & on about the wonderful talents we have. Stop fussing over the same 3-4 names now!
¡ª Apurva (@Apurvasrani) July 17, 2020
Writer Apurv Asrani wasn't alone in pointing to R Balki how Bollywood has exceptional actors beyond Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor but Avinash Tiwary, as well as filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, pointed out the same.
Dear #RBalki Sir, you would not know of the better Actors if they are not given an opportunity and you don't step out to watch them. https://t.co/hlyRMhGAsq
¡ª Avinash Tiwary (@avinashtiw85) July 17, 2020
Have huge respect for you, Balki. But i just saw Kai Po Che again last night. Three new young actors at that time. And stunning believable performances by each @filmfare https://t.co/cIvSVsfNJR
¡ª Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) July 17, 2020
Best actors today are coming from theatre. Theres new found respect for them. And confidence.
¡ª Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) July 17, 2020
I¡¯ve worked with Naseer, Shabana,Satish Kaushik, Seema Biswas and entire cast of Bandit Queen, Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Heath Ledger Daniel Craig Eddy Redmayne
All are from theatre
At the end of the day, we should all collectively unite and support films that cast if not popular but supremely good actors, that's the only way to make talent shine and talk in Bollywood.
