Veer Pahariya Addresses Nepotism Criticism Following 'Sky Force' Debut

The actor, grandson of a former Chief Minister, responds to trolling and highlights the importance of talent over legacy.

Veer Pahariya, grandson of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, made his acting debut in the Akshay Kumar-led film 'Sky Force.'
Pahariya has faced criticism and trolling online, with many questioning his entry into Bollywood due to his family background.
The actor defended his position, emphasizing that talent ultimately matters more than legacy, citing Ranbir Kapoor as an example.
Pahariya revealed that he was inspired by the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, admiring his originality and career trajectory.
'Sky Force,' based on real-life events from the 1965 Indo-Pakistani air war, opened strongly at the box office, earning over ₹70 crore in its first five days.