The Vaccine War actor Raima Sen has THIS to say about nepotism in film industry

Raima Sen, who is busy promoting her upcoming film The Vaccine War, reacted to the ongoing nepotism debate. In a recent interview, the actress said that she doesn't believe in nepotism and thinks "only the fittest" survive in the industry.

3 things you need to know

• Raima Sen is the daughter of actress Moon Moon Sen and granddaughter of Suchitra Sen. 
• She also has a twin sister Riya Sen.
• She plays a journalist in The Vaccine War.

Raima Sen on nepotism debate

Speaking to Bollywood Life, Raima Sen said that she doesn't believe in nepotism and only the fittest can survive in the film industry. She added if the person is talented then one can become a star. The actress, who is a granddaughter of Suchitra Sen, said that despite being a granddaughter of someone, she faced a lot of rejections and didn't get the upper hand in the film industry.

(A file photo of Raima Sen | Image: Instagram)

"I don't believe in this nepotism debate, and only the fittest will survive, no matter whose daughter or son you are; if you are talented, you will get through it, and there is no such thing as if you will be so and so, daughter or son, you will become a star," Rima Sen added.

Raima Sen plays a journalist in The Vaccine War

Helmed by Vivek Agnihotri, the medical thriller film is based on the true story of the COVID-19 vaccine in India. Apart from Raima Sen, the film also stars Nana Patekar, Pallavi Joshi, and Anupam Kher, among others. In the film, Raima is playing the role of a journalist who is against the vaccination drive in India. Produced by Pallavi Joshi, The Vaccine War is marketed as India's first bio-science film. It is scheduled to hit the theatres on September 28.