While Bollywood is known for celebrating the success stories of star kids who effortlessly carry forward their family's legacy, there are also instances where the scions of superstars have struggled to replicate their fathers' success. Despite the advantages of lineage, access, and often, a grand launch, some star sons have found it difficult to impress the audience and carve a niche for themselves in the competitive world of Bollywood.

Rajiv Kapoor: As the son of the legendary Raj Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor had a significant launch with "Ram Teri Ganga Maili" in 1985. However, he couldn't maintain the initial success, and his career eventually faded.

Karan Kapoor: Shashi Kapoor's son, Karan Kapoor, despite his looks, didn't last long in Bollywood. Some speculate his "foreigner" look due to his Caucasian mother may have contributed to his short career. His film "Sultanat" didn't fare well.

Uday Chopra: Being the son of the iconic filmmaker Yash Chopra, Uday Chopra had a notable debut in "Mohabbatein". While he gained some recognition in the "Dhoom" series, his performances were not particularly impressive. Eventually, he shifted his focus to production.

Suneil Anand: Despite being the son of the evergreen Dev Anand, Suneil Anand failed to capture the audience's hearts. After appearing in a few films, including "Anand Aur Anand," he couldn't replicate his father's charisma and later left the industry.

Mahaakshay Chakraborty (Mimoh): The son of veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, Mahaakshay, also known as Mimoh, had a disappointing start with "Jimmy" in 2008. The film was heavily criticized, and despite his attempts in subsequent projects, his career never really took off.

Fardeen Khan: Fardeen Khan, son of Feroz Khan, also struggled to achieve significant success in Bollywood. Although he had a few films like "Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya", "Bhoot" and "Jungle", he could not save his career.

Sanjay Kapoor: Born into the Kapoor family, with brothers Boney and Anil Kapoor achieving considerable success, Sanjay Kapoor's journey in Bollywood was not as fruitful. His debut film, "Prem," in 1995, didn't perform well, and despite being remembered for roles in films like "Auzaar" and "Sirf Tum," he transitioned to smaller, less memorable roles.

These examples highlight that while having a famous last name can open doors, sustained success in Bollywood depends on talent, hard work, and the ability to connect with the audience, qualities that aren't always inherited.