But that's the thing about the film industry. Which is why nearly everyone in the industry is related to everyone else. Entire clans and several generations work here. Actresses like Kajol and Karisma Kapoor are third and fourth generation actors. And it's not just the stars.
Technicians pass their trade to their children like village craftsmen.
So cameraman Kamlakar Rao's son is ace Stedicam operator Nitin Rao. The late Sudhendu Roy's daughter, Sharmishta is a leading art director like her father. And the brilliant young director Aditya Chopra's father is none other than the legendary Yash. Aunties, cousins, nephews, nieces-everybody wants to be in Bollywood. Also, over the years, Bollywood has largely shed its shady reputation.