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Sonakshi Sinha: Father's Legacy, Own Stardom
28 May
Summary
- Father Shatrughan Sinha deliberately stayed out of Sonakshi's career.
- Sonakshi believes tough fathers create resilient daughters.
- Nepotism is a natural aspect of how the world functions.
Sonakshi Sinha, who debuted in 'Dabangg' in 2010, reflected on her relationship with father Shatrughan Sinha and views on nepotism.
Her father, a former actor and producer, deliberately avoided interfering in her professional life, a choice Sonakshi views as instrumental in shaping her into an independent woman. She stated he never offered to produce a film for her, being occupied with his political career as an MP for AITC in Asansol constituency.
Sonakshi believes her father's honest yet soft approach made her resilient. She noted the role reversal in public perception, where people now often recognize Shatrughan Sinha as her father, a development that brings mutual pride.
Addressing nepotism, Sonakshi described it as a natural aspect of the world, where privilege facilitates easier opportunities. She believes this phenomenon warrants less obsession, citing her own break into films, which was facilitated by Salman Khan, not her father.
