Filmmaker Mohit Suri is strictly against nepotism and he insists he casts actors on the basis of merit and suitability for a role.

Opening up on why he chose Aditya Roy Kapur as the leading man for his upcoming flick Malang, despite the fact that the actor's last few films have bombed, he told IANS: "Without sounding pompous I'd like to mention that I have never really cast an actor for his commercial viability. I had cast him in 'Aashiqui 2' before which he had done character roles in a couple of films but not lead role. When I met him I felt he would be the perfect choice for Aashiqui 2. Now for Malang, I felt he is capable of doing this kind of a role where he will grow up from a hippie to a hero. Also, I come from Mahesh Bhatt's school, we make films based on who is right for the role and not because someone is somebody's son or daughter."