'It Was Disappointing': Vihaan Samat Reveals He Was Once Replaced By A Star Kid In A Movie
In a brutally honest revelation, actor Vihaan Samat opens up about the harsh realities of being an outsider in the film industry. Speaking to The Free Press Journal, the actor shares how he once lost a film to a star kid not because of talent or merit, but because of industry connections and financial backing.
When asked if he had ever faced rejection due to nepotism, Vihaan admitted, “Has it ever happened to me? I wouldn’t know necessarily. There has been a movie that I wanted to do, and they eventually gave it to someone who was son, daughter, nephew of someone. And because that person, who was the father, mother, uncle, aunt, whatever, was funding the film. That’s how and that’s why they went that way. So, I mean, really, can you blame them? Because they are literally spending money on a movie. So the movie probably wouldn’t be made if they didn’t have a reason to spend that money. So I’m sure there’s been a couple of instances that have happened. You kind of just learn how to ignore that and move on But it was a bit disappointing.”
Reflecting on the nepotistic patterns in the industry, he added, “I also think any of us, if we’re parents, we want to give our children the best possible future. So I think that’s what’s happening in terms of the way people are funding things, the way people are casting things. Now, does that mean that people who might be more naturally suited or naturally fit the background of the role miss out on that role? Yes. Is that disappointing? Yeah, it is disappointing. But it’s like saying, is life disappointing? Yeah, it is disappointing. But are you going to go and say that life is unfair, change it? You do your best and hopefully your efforts will be rewarded in due course.”
As someone who has carved his own path without industry backing, Vihaan remains hopeful for the future. “I think for people who are outsiders, their journey is a bit longer. And the journey can be more complicated. And the path is not usually visible. Yeah. But it’s a fruitful journey nonetheless. And we’ll get there sooner rather than later.”
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