Does caste influence fame in India? A thought from my university professor."

I’m currently studying at one of the universities here in India, and during a lecture, my professor made a bold statement. He said that some singers and cricketers in India are promoted more because they come from upper-caste backgrounds. At first, I brushed it off, thinking it might be an exaggeration. But the more I think about it, the more I wonder—could there be some truth to this? Does caste actually play a role in shaping fame and opportunities in fields like music and cricket? Or is this just a perception influenced by societal biases?