The word nepotism has been following Karan Johar around like a shadow, the director said yesterday, adding that despite his best efforts, he has not been able to get rid of it. The 45-year-old filmmaker was described as the "flagbearer of nepotism" by actor Kangana Ranaut on his popular chat show earlier this year, triggering a row in Bollywood between those with a family background in cinema, and those without.

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