EXCLUSIVE: Lavina Tandon Admits Star Kids Gets More Opportunities Compared To Outsiders; States, “Nepotism Aapko Chance De Sakta Hai, Lekin …”

Actress Lavina Tandon has been a familiar face across television and digital platforms for years, featuring in projects like Naagin, Undekhi, and Gatha Shiv Parivaar Ki – Ganesh Kartikey. While many audiences still remember her for playing Rukaiya Begum in Jodha Akbar, the actress has continued to evolve with changing times in the entertainment industry. In an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Lavina shared her balanced take on nepotism, star kids, trolling culture, and why she believes talent eventually speaks louder than privilege. Scroll on to know what the actress had to share.

Lavina Tandon Highlights The Drawbacks Of Being A Star Kids

Speaking about the ongoing nepotism debate in the industry, Lavina Tandon admitted that while star kids may get easier access initially, success still depends on performance and audience acceptance. She said, “Ya nepotism toh I think abhi kahaan hai? Mujhe aisa lagta hai ki ab itna nahi hai, kyunki nepotism aapko ek chance de sakta hai, ki chalo aapko point A se B tak le gaya. Lekin jab aap point B pe audition de rahe ho, agar aap wahan par hi achha perform nahi karoge toh aap aage ja hi nahi paoge. Aap kisike bhi bachche ho, aapko end of the day achha perform karna hi padta hai because audience dekh rahi hoti hai.”

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The actress further acknowledged that star kids often receive more opportunities compared to outsiders. However, she also pointed out that they face a different kind of pressure in the public eye. Lavina shared, “Toh haan, agar compare karo toh star kid ko opportunities zyada milti hain, but unhe bhi prove karna padta hai. Jiske liye woh bhi mehnat karte hain, lekin humein shayad dikhta nahi hai. Aur humare zehan mein already hota hai ki ‘arey woh toh star ka beta hai, usko kya hi mehnat karni padi hogi.’”

She went on to explain why she believes actors from film families often deal with harsher scrutiny and trolling on social media. Elaborating on the mental pressure they face, Lavina said, “No, I think they have to do double the mehnat that we do, because they have to prove more. Woh humse zyada troll bhi hote hain. Hum non-filmy background se hain toh humein shayad 2-10 baar troll karke chhod dete hain, unke toh memes ban ke forward hote rehte hain.”

Lavina Tandon Defends Star Kids Amid Nepotism Debate

Lavina also urged people to be more empathetic online and remember that actors, regardless of their background, deal with emotions and criticism like everyone else. She added, “Toh jab main unki mental space ke baare mein bhi sochti hoon, mujhe lagta hai yaar it’s not fair. End of the day, you are also a human being, you are also experiencing similar emotions and feelings like others. Toh, I think people should be a little easy on each other.”

Concluding her thoughts on the industry, the actress stressed that good writing and genuine performances ultimately matter the most. She said, “Aur baaki toh good scripts aur talent hi aage ja raha hai. Aaj ke time mein aap kitna bhi bada show bana lo, agar script aur artists achhe nahi hain toh woh nahi chalega.”

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On the work front, Lavina Tandon is currently starring in Undekhi: The Final Battle (Season 4) as Senior Inspector Rashi Dangwal and also features in the new series Lukkhe as Zubeida. Apart from this, she was also seen portraying Indrani in the mythological series Gatha Shiv Parivaar Ki – Ganesh Kartikey.

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Varsha Tiwari

Varsha Tiwari is a budding content writer passionate about Bollywood, pop culture, and the stories behind the spotlight. She enjoys breaking down trends, celebrity moments, and film narratives into engaging, reader-friendly content. Always curious and observant, she is currently pursuing a Master’s in Communication and Journalism. Outside of writing, she enjoys painting because storytelling doesn’t always need words to make an impact.