Find me a better actor than Alia or Ranbir: R Balki

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https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/r-balki-on-nepotism-in-bollywood-find-me-a-better-actor-than-alia-ranbir-or-ranveer-and-we-ll-argue/story-SKETtiEGwiv8JrXBh2fljN.html


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. It’s unfair on these few people who’re probably some of the finest actors.”



“Understand that audiences don’t like actors without talent. Sometimes, they also want to see star kids on screen. That’s only the first chance that you get, and then one needs to survive on their own. I agree it’s far more difficult for an outsider to make an entry in films, but talent gets the opportunity,” says the director.

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Posted: 5 years ago
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I don't deny that Alia and Ranbir are good actors.


But I can name countless more actors who are more talented than them. For sure.

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Posted: 5 years ago
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They may be good but there are ppl alot better than them.

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Posted: 5 years ago
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Find me a better director than Balki. I always saw him as over rated 😆

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Well mr balki we could have found thousands only IF bolly casting directors gave outsider 'actors' chance instead of wooden outsider models

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Posted: 5 years ago
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These people are making it worse by coming out with constant defenses for Alia (or Ranbir). It makes it look even more like there is a gang that sticks to each other.

Both RK and Alia are decent actors but not the greatest by far. They are definitely helped by being who they are. Neither one would have made it if they were outsiders - RK is too lazy and Alia would have hard time with her looks and height. But they are who they are and have a lot of privileges that come with knowing the right people. There's nothing wrong with that but it's also not right to pretend they are better actors than everyone.

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Posted: 5 years ago
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Is Alia really good? I haven't seen Udta punjab but have seen Highway. She performed very well in that but I can't forget the horrendous acting she did in those badri and shit movies, dear zindagi etc. IDK maybe because the movies were crap. I don't find her appealing as an actress.

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Posted: 5 years ago
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Originally posted by: BinKuchKahe.

I don't deny that Alia and Ranbir are good actors.


But I can name countless more actors who are more talented than them. For sure.

are they salable?
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Tapsee better than Aalia

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And which of the current actors are inferior to Ranbir?

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