Published 20:25 IST, August 5th 2020

Ram Sampath comments on favouritism, says Bollywood is run by a 'bunch of clans'

Ram Sampath in an interview opened up about favouritism in Bollywood. He also shared his personal experiences while working as a music composer in the industry.

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Since Sushant Singh Rajput’s death in June, debate about favouritism and nepotism has gained attention a national level. In a recent interview, music composer and singer Ram Sampath opened up about his experience with favouritism in Bollywood. A few days ago, his wife and singer Sona Mohapatra also tweeted about this issue.

Ram Sampath opens up about favouritism in Bollywood

ongoing investigation in Sushant Singh Rajput’s case has led to many debates being discussed about film industry. Many celebrities have shared ir opinion about nepotism and shared ir experience in film industry. In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, music composer and singer Ram Sampath discussed favouritism in Bollywood and also shared his personal experiences.

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In his interview, composer said that Bollywood is me up of a “bunch of clans” and as a music composer you end up working for one of m. He also explained that you work for m since y are ones who get to make movies. He also compared this situation to Hollywood. Ram Sampath said that in West a professional atmosphere is maintained.

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Delhi Belly music composer explained that in Hollywood you have studios, professional executives present, and a certain process is followed to launch new talent that has been trained for a few years. People in west take pride in system and want to nurture new talent from all fields and reward meritorious ded Sampath. Ram once again compared this situation to Bollywood and said that here a few interconnected families do job expect a few rare expectations.

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During interview, Ram Sampath also shared his personal experiences to explain favouritism. He said that while composing music for Shah Rukh Khan’s film Raees, he was forced to include remake of Laila. new Laila song marked actor Sunny Leone’s guest appearance in film. But while describing this incident, Ram Sampath also ded that actor Aamir Khan was only producer who he did t face issues while working with.

Singer Sona Mohapatra, Ram Sampath's wife, also commented on issues music composer faced while designing Raees music score. Sona tweeted that an “illiterate, self-important” gang works against genuine, classy, dignified, talented creative professional”.  Mohapatra also mentioned that it took Ram Sampath two years to recover from Raees incident. Take a look at Sona Mohapatra’s tweet here.

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20:25 IST, August 5th 2020