Alia Bhatt and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor have shared a deep bond since childhood. However, a recent post by Akansha shed light on the challenging journey of aspiring actresses in the film industry. She emphasized that achieving success in the entertainment world based on one’s own merit is an uphill battle.
Alia Bhatt’s Best friend Akansha Ranjan
In a heartfelt message, she stated, “It’s not easy. It’s not fun. But then you keep going because you know you love it. And you know you’re good, you know that when you make it, it’s gonna be on your OWN merit, not because someone else believed in you, but because you believed in yourself. And you owe that happiness to no one but YOURSELF! And your hard work. And your persistence. For showing up, again, and again, and again.”
However, what grabbed everyone’s attention was Akansha’s ‘like’ on a controversial comment posted by a Reddit user. The comment read, “You go girl! You’ve got more merit than some of the nepo kids who have GOD fathers like KJo handing them everything on a platter…”
The Reddit user shared screenshots revealing that both Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and her mother, Shashi Ranjan, had liked the post.
It’s well-known that Karan Johar has been associated with the concept of nepotism in Bollywood, having launched star kids like Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday, and soon, Ibrahim Ali Khan.
While some speculated that the comment was directed at newcomers like Janhvi or Ananya, who haven’t yet established themselves in the industry, others defended Akansha, suggesting that the remark might not necessarily be about Alia, who has garnered recognition through her own talent.
Given the close relationship between Alia and Akansha, such online interactions could potentially affect their bond, leading to unforeseen consequences in the online sphere.
In the realm of personal life, Akansha is rumoured to be dating Sharan Sharma, a director associated with Bollywood productions.
