If we consider 40 yrs ago situation I would definitely not be saying he got it easy. Situation differs with the time, we dont how how things were 40 yrs ago, be it easy now , prolly not back then. 

But, it seriously doesnt matter if he got it via Royaltees for he got it by himself, what counts is he did reach his peak. Im sure to expand his business as such, he does work hard. People would rather say his hard work paid off.. 

Feri Nepal ko context ma, if you have a source, things come easy :)