Directors who cast their family members in film projects

​Directors casting their family members in film projects has been a longstanding tradition in the entertainment industry, often sparking debates surrounding nepotism and artistic merit. Sanjay Leela Bhansali, in his latest web series ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’, stirred controversy by casting his niece, Sharmin Segal, in a prominent role. However, Bhansali is not alone, as renowned directors like Christopher Nolan, Rakesh Roshan, Joe Russo, and David Dhawan have also looked no further than their family members while casting actors in their big cinematic ventures. Take a look…​