India, May 7 -- Filmmaker Karan Johar spoke at length when asked if "star kids" get multiple opportunities even after delivering a flop film, but outsiders don't in Bollywood. Speaking with Raj Shamani on his podcast, Karan reiterated that only being consistent with talent can an actor grow. He also praised actor Shah Rukh Khan's children Aryan Khan and Suhana Khan. (Also Read | Karan Johar reviews Shah Rukh Khan, Kiara, Diljit's Met Gala looks)

He said that star kids "get opportunities by virtue of their foot in the door", but added that "eventually aap hunar se muqabla nahi karsakte (you can't compete with talent)." He shared that "technically nepo kids" Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor are "incredible talents" who work very hard.

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