Vikas Khanna backs Kangana on nepotism; alleges critics saying 'Pay or we’ll destroy you'

Nepotism debate has been common in film industry ever since Kangana Ranaut called Karan Johar a ‘flagbearer of nepotism.’ While many stars have faced it, some have also called out hype over it, by highlighted that artists from n-film families have also succeeded and that many star kids have failed to make a mark. Michelin Star chef Vikas Khanna became latest to suggest that nepotism indeed existed, claiming that industry as a whole was t allowing ‘outsiders’ to make it big and that critics asked him to ‘pay up.’

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Vikas Khanana alleges nepotism, backs Kangana Ranaut 

Vikas Khanna recently turned a filmmaker with movie Last Color. As movie hit Amazon Prime, debutant did t seem too pleased and hinted at a lack of support from film industry.

On Thursday, he had lamented that people condemned favouritism and nepotism, but did t give an opportunity to self-made. He added that people admired ‘gatekeepers’ but were ‘unkind’ to new.

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On Saturday,  Vikas Khanna posted even more strongly-worded tweets. New York-based chef stated that hearing about nepotism from Kangana, used to 'break' his heart. However, today he had experienced it first hand.

He termed people as ‘minions’ and alleged that y wouldn't give someone who had put his 'heart and soul into project' an opportunity. Vikas added that it was 'painful' for him hear, “Pay or we’ll destroy you”.

He alleged that many had asked him for money and when he didn't oblige, gave his movie a 2-star rating to 'destroy' him. Sharing some positive reviews from critics, he urged everyone to watch movie on Amazon Prime. 

Last Color

Last Color stars Neena Gupta in lead role and movie traces story of widows on Vrindavan. movie has been felicitated at numerous international film festivals. It had also been eligible for Oscars last year and was a part of Oscars shortlist. 

Apart from movie, Vikas Khanna had been in news for his philanthropic initiatives during COVID-19 lockdown.  

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