Star Kids often have to bear the brunt of their fame and ‘family.’ While the nepotism debate in Bollywood doesn’t seem to fade, star kids continue to make headlines for various reasons.
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Many star kids and actors from ‘privileged’ backgrounds have shared their ‘struggles.’
ranveer singh saying he was so poor he could only vacation abroad once every year energy https://t.co/bnhAYAEhum
— ika (@khogayehumyahan) May 10, 2022
Another episode of star kids forgetting their privileges drew attention after Harsh Vardhan Kapoor. In a recent interview for his latest Netflix film, Thar, Harsh spoke about how his father, Anil Kapoor, doesn’t support him financially anymore.
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In his conversation with Mashable India’s The Bombay Journey, he said he was trying to buy a pre-owned Lamborghini that cost 1 crore instead of getting a new one that would cost him about 3 crores.
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Talking to the host, the actor said,
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“I hate to break it to the audience, but the reality is that my parents have no interest in paying for my sh*t. So, I wish you all were right, and I was wrong. I would have had ten times more than what I have, but I buy my own stuff.”
As soon as Harsh shared his ‘sad reality’ of buying a second-hand Lamborghini, the internet rewarded him with memes. People started calling the actor out but in a sarcastic way.
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Here is what happened after the excerpt from Harsh’s interview went viral.
Thank you for sharing your story, Harsh. You’re very brave. Thoughts and prayers for you 🙏🏼
Let’s show some kindness to Bollywood’s Ram Bahadur 😞 https://t.co/DsRqTC60a6— Jhilimili Maata (@JhilimiliMaata) May 11, 2022
Prayers for Harsh who is going through a tough financial situation right now.🥺🤲🏼 https://t.co/NMDYqp8gZH
— FaHe/Him | فہیم | فهيم | #Stop🇮🇳☪️Genocide (@fahee_mash) May 10, 2022
With a name like that, it’s difficult to sympathize with his problem. https://t.co/G7zAs0v5cl
— Shreya Mittra (@Shreya01M) May 10, 2022
And after watching his performance in Thar, I kind of understand his parents.. what a sad life tho 🙄 https://t.co/GDuFAAjzxx
— navneet hrishikesan (@navneet_h) May 11, 2022
I wish i was this poor 😭 https://t.co/mUmiusTPVM
— folklorian medusa🧣🦋 (@prihhcious) May 11, 2022
Harsh life. https://t.co/57bggz6B6J
— Fayaz (@phase_u_in) May 11, 2022
The struggle is real 🤯 https://t.co/5MKwNL5iSW
— Rohit (@helloiamRo) May 11, 2022
Manifesting this kind of sadness i want in my life 🌚 https://t.co/ekGpmKV0vD
— Rohini (@Rainamania) May 11, 2022
This can’t be real 😭😭 https://t.co/vMo8e37jzb
— JOHNNY IT BOY WAS (@suhmosa) May 11, 2022
Heartbreaking 💔 https://t.co/8hPibDYszr
— 🔪 (@wankkarwai) May 11, 2022
Some of these rich kids really talk out of their asses 😭 https://t.co/F4YslLqhuQ
— یشل (@Leospass) May 11, 2022
I want to be this poor In my life 🥲🥲 https://t.co/ylibpsNzi6
— Burma Abhishek (@notfromburma) May 10, 2022
If you remember that this is Sonam Kapoor’s brother, you won’t be as shocked at the audacity. https://t.co/y8CRSKqF7w
— கபிலா (@KabilaThiagaraj) May 10, 2022
the struggle is real https://t.co/saQpBPj9Dl pic.twitter.com/QiA2hRmE7F
— Priya ✨ (@Padackled) May 11, 2022
Bas itna dukh from do life me @/god https://t.co/qVKxjsN0ul
— 🐧 (@elysian_dawn) May 10, 2022
Waiting for ketto ad with teary eyed Harshu telling his story. https://t.co/kIHjYQDLGv
— Bombay Girl ✨ (@i_sharwari) May 11, 2022
31 year old man complaints mommy abs daddy won’t bankroll his toys. https://t.co/V1uaubeXaD
– Typo King (@Nahopayega09) May 10, 2022
In January 2020, Ananya Panday, daughter of Chunky Panday, faced backlash when she made a similar comment. Talking to Rajeev Masand, she had said,
“I have always wanted to be an actor. Just because my dad has been an actor, I will never say no to an opportunity to act. My dad has never been in a Dharma film, he never went on Koffee With Karan. So it’s not as easy as people say. Everyone has their own journey and their own struggle.”
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