Let’s be honest — the debate around Bollywood’s inner circles has been simmering for years. And now, actor-director Kunal Kemmu has stepped up to address it with a refreshing dose of candor, neither sugarcoating nor sensationalizing the reality of how the Hindi film industry has long operated.
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What Kunal Kemmu Said About Bollywood Groupism
Speaking ahead of his debut as a reality show host for Alliance, Kemmu opened up about how camps and inner circles used to define Bollywood. Here’s a quick breakdown of his key observations: pinkvilla
| What He Said | What It Means |
|---|---|
| “Camps hote the, ab thode kam hain” | Camps existed; corporate entry reduced them |
| “Kuch hi families thi jo films bana rahi thi” | A few powerful families once controlled filmmaking |
| “Business is not always decided by talent” | Industry still runs on relationships over merit |
| “We started making projects, not films” | Commercialization has diluted creative filmmaking |
| “Alliances are what you need to survive” | Industry parallels human survival instincts |
The Shift: From Family Camps to Corporates
Kemmu pointed out that while camps did exist in the past, their grip has loosened — largely because the entry of corporate studios disrupted the old family-controlled system of filmmaking. It’s a significant shift that opened doors for outsiders, even if the playing field is still far from level.
He didn’t stop there. He also noted that even today, business decisions aren’t purely about talent — they follow a kind of logic that often doesn’t make rational sense, which is why the industry has increasingly shifted towards making “projects” rather than films with a soul.
The concept of nepotism and industry groupism isn’t unique to Bollywood — it’s a well-documented global phenomenon in entertainment. You can read more about nepotism in the film industry on Wikipedia.
The Human Nature Angle — And What’s Next for Kunal
What makes Kemmu’s take genuinely interesting is his refusal to be preachy about it. He acknowledged that preferring to work with people you trust or like is simply human nature — it may disadvantage others, but it’s an unavoidable reality of any professional ecosystem.
He also drew a fascinating parallel to his new reality show Alliance, comparing the alliances formed on TV to how humans have always built bonds to survive — in his words, alliances are a fundamental part of human existence, from ancient times to modern Bollywood green rooms.
On the work front, Kemmu will next be seen in Golmaal 5. For the latest Bollywood news and entertainment updates, head over to TechnoSports.
FAQs
Q: What did Kunal Kemmu say about Bollywood camps and groupism?
He confirmed that camps existed when a few families controlled filmmaking, but noted they’ve reduced somewhat after corporate studios entered the picture.
Q: What is Kunal Kemmu’s upcoming project?
Kemmu is currently hosting the reality show Alliance and will next appear on the big screen in Golmaal 5.
