Bollywood actor Adil Hussain (File photo| Albin Mathew, EPS) 
Entertainment News

I have never aimed to be at the top: Adil Hussain

On nepotism Adil said that  if someone does not have merit and they are being pushed for certain advantages because they are from certain family, then that is nepotism.

From our online archive

MUMBAI: Critically acclaimed actor Adil Hussain has been part of many successful movies, including Ang Lee's international hit "Life Of Pi", but he says he has never aimed to be at the top.

"Acting is all about embodying another personality and portraying it in front of a camera. If one focuses on the craft and goes deeper into the understanding the art of acting, the byproducts are inspirational. I have never aimed to be at the top but have always aimed to act well instead," said Adil, who has featured in Bollywood movies like "English Vinglish", "Lootera" and "Good Newwz".

On nepotism in Bollywood, Adil said: "It exists in every sphere of life, so does in Bollywood. If someone does not have merit and they are being pushed for certain advantages because they are from certain family then that is nepotism. In India we do not have the structure in place for the casting of a particular character unlike west which leads to nepotism to an extent."

He was part of an interactive session by FLO, the Women's Wing of FICCI.

Microsoft struggles to restore Outlook after global outage, says recovery measures not working as expected

Modi will not remain PM after debate with me’: Rahul renews challenge to face-off

Fresh low-pressure area forms over Bay of Bengal, likely to intensify into depression by Nov 15

Delhi’s air quality turns hazardous as AQI touches 494

Closed brake valve may have caused Kolkata-Sairang Express to overshoot signal and derail in Assam