Yash Raj Films Introduces Raj Kapoor’s Grandson Aadhar Jain, Twitterati Blames YRF For Promoting ‘Nepotism’
Even after the big debate on nepotism that raged through the nations a few months ago in Bollywood, Yash Raj Films decided to launch late actor Raj Kapoor’s grandson, Aadar Jain into the movies.
It all started when Kangana Ranaut appeared in the Koffee with Karan show and boldly slammed Karan Johar for being the ‘movie mafia’ who runs Bollywood. While Karan laughed at the moment but it soon took an ugly turn with both sticking to their point.
We had seen many star kids talking about nepotism and opposing it and made clear that they were ‘not favored’. From Sonakshi Sinha to Alia Bhatt, almost everyone spoke and echoed Karan Johar’s thoughts.
Aadar is the younger son of Rima Jain, Raj Kapoor’s daughter. He is also the cousin of Ranbir, Karisma and Kareena Kapoor. He has previously worked as the assistant director to Farah Khan on Happy New Year and Karan Johar on Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. To introduce him to the world, YRF used special Twitter cards, most of which talked about his heritage.
Presenting #AadarJain – @yrf’s NEW BOY pic.twitter.com/I0afp3eVdI
— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) July 5, 2017
Presenting #AadarJain – @yrf’s NEW BOY pic.twitter.com/HKnV0p6P3c
— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) July 5, 2017
One even projected Raj Kapoor’s image on Aadar’s t-shirt.
Presenting #AadarJain – @yrf’s NEW BOY pic.twitter.com/b7WPtZL4wB
— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) July 5, 2017
Many actors like Anushka Sharma, Athiya Shetty, and even director Karan Johar welcomed Aadar in the industry.
Welcoming @AadarJain and @anyasinghoff to the @yrf family! All the best and God bless! 😊
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) July 5, 2017
A talented chip of the legendary block….welcome to the movies AADAR JAIN….shine on!!!!! @yrf @Shanoozeing pic.twitter.com/ez0J475gvv
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) July 5, 2017
However, Twitter was not kind to the ‘debutant’ and took his case, calling him and the banner out on giving unfair opportunities to sons and daughters of actors in the film industry. The infuriated commentators accused Aadar of using his Kapoor card to get into films:
dedicated to all those struggling actors who can only project their own work to get roles pic.twitter.com/oMwDydNdWj
— Shibesh (@lordoftheshibs) July 5, 2017
And then they say #Nepotism does not exist in the Hindi Movie industry. #AadarJain https://t.co/ZMOpM8aSIz
— Vinamra Longani (@Vinamralongani) July 5, 2017
Kapoor’s son that’s the reason ! nothing special in him. #FawadKhan & #AliZafar are millions times better then this young boy #aadarjain
— Kamran M (@kamranmustafa) July 5, 2017
Nepotism not in my name
— Jai (@Jai74863750) July 5, 2017
This T-shirt could very well have read “Nepotism, Bitches”. #Yrf #AadarJain #AnyaSingh https://t.co/PlFpg65cCK
— Vishesh Jaiswal (@jaiswalvishesh) July 5, 2017
Jaanta hai mera nana kaun hai? #yrf #aadarjain https://t.co/Wduis2TM70
— Sonal (@Sonalomania) July 5, 2017
What’s the bet @yrf will defend their launch of @AadarJain by saying “he’s not related to any of us, so it’s not #nepotism“?
Any minute now.— DM (@chulbuli_pandey) July 5, 2017
When you have a big photo of your grandfather in the CV and still get the job.#AadarJain https://t.co/66PHUiQ07c
— Dj (@dasguptaji) July 5, 2017
Family business bnalo and Hollywood will make ur industry extinct very soon
— Mr Wednesday (@SinghArjking8) July 5, 2017
Outsider story: Struggle, hard work, making it on their own
Nepotism story: Legend, bloodline, not Kapoor but still KAPOOR. @yrf #AadarJain pic.twitter.com/pfeFYGjzuB
— Anuja G (@AnujazzZ) July 5, 2017
like Rishi&Ranbir& Kareena they worked hard but YRF this is seriously nauseating,nepotism running amok in d industry #Disgusted #notwatching
— CN (@chemc1990) July 5, 2017
Dharma Production and YRF banner are turning into Slytherin House where only pure bloods are allowed #nepotism
— deepmala dutta (@deepmaladutta) July 5, 2017
Bollywood beacom family business.
No chance for new talent #Napotism
Ppl of india plz say no to star kids— Brijesh Joshi (@brijesh_3487) July 5, 2017
T shirt PE nepotism ki picture Hai.
— V (@vinairr) July 5, 2017
best example of Nepotism in Bollywood👍
— Dinesh kr.Pandey (@Zeal20032002) July 5, 2017
Yash Raj Films is all set to introduce two new actors, Anya Singh and Aadar Jain who are all set to debut in Bollywood with Habib Faisal’s next. Introducing the two newbies.
Presenting #AnyaSingh – @yrf’s NEW GIRL pic.twitter.com/68g6iTf3E4
— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) July 5, 2017
Presenting #AnyaSingh – @yrf’s NEW GIRL pic.twitter.com/I4RXbgF5ci
— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) July 5, 2017
Presenting #AnyaSingh – @yrf’s NEW GIRL pic.twitter.com/OK9mHSWWD7
— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) July 5, 2017
Comedian Aditi Mittal was among the first to call out Yash Raj Films for harping on Jain’s lineage.
What if Yash Raj films just goes to houses of famous actors when 1st child is born & makes them sign blood contracts https://t.co/Q1GHYkbVmS
— Aditi (@awryaditi) July 5, 2017
Linking Aadar to family bank account. #NewRule @samitbasu https://t.co/Q1GHYkbVmS
— Aditi (@awryaditi) July 5, 2017
Q: Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
A: as the watermark of the poster that I’m currently the forefront of. https://t.co/Q1GHYkbVmS— Aditi (@awryaditi) July 5, 2017