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Raj Babbar’s ‘nepotism’ remark nearly halted BR Chopra’s Mahabharat
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 03:38 PM
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Actor Raj Babbar’s comment on nepotism during the production of BR Chopra’s Mahabharat reportedly caused a near halt in the series’ broadcast.
Raj Babbar, a prominent figure in Hindi cinema, delivered a line about nepotism during the production of BR Chopra’s Mahabharat.
The remark, which criticized the prevalence of nepotism in the industry, raised concerns among the production team and broadcasters.
Reports indicated that the controversy could have led to a halt in the series’ airing, but the producers decided to proceed.
Mahabharat eventually aired and became a landmark television series, with the incident remaining a lesser‑known footnote in its history.
The remark, which criticized the prevalence of nepotism in the industry, raised concerns among the production team and broadcasters.
Reports indicated that the controversy could have led to a halt in the series’ airing, but the producers decided to proceed.
Mahabharat eventually aired and became a landmark television series, with the incident remaining a lesser‑known footnote in its history.