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I have framed this as a critical essay/review that examines where Bollywood currently stands in its quest for "better entertainment."
Here’s the twist: When Bollywood embraces its own identity, it creates better entertainment than Western copycats. Andhadhun (a blind pianist caught in a murder) – no one in Hollywood made a thriller that funny and tense in the same year. Gully Boy – a genuine, grounded hip-hop drama. Tumbbad – folk horror that stays with you. The problem isn’t Bollywood’s ability. It’s the industry’s fear of abandoning the “safe” masala formula.
For decades, the phrase “Bollywood cinema” conjured a specific, glittering image: vibrant colors, elaborate dance sequences in Swiss Alps, a hero who could fight twenty men without breaking a sweat, and a love story that survived three generations of family opposition. For many, this was the gold standard of Indian entertainment.
But the world is changing. Audience tastes are maturing. The global dominance of OTT platforms (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar) has exposed the Indian viewer to international standards of storytelling. Consequently, the demand for better entertainment and Bollywood cinema has never been louder.
The question is no longer just "Is the movie entertaining?" but "Is it better entertainment?" What does "better" even mean in the context of Hindi films today? This article explores the seismic shift in Bollywood’s evolution toward quality, substance, and global relevance.
Better entertainment requires original ideas. However, Bollywood has fallen into the Hollywood trap of the cinematic universe. Every hit is now a franchise starter. While Don 3 or Tiger 3 might be fun, they rarely push the art form forward. True growth lies in standalone, unpredictable scripts.
Despite the progress, the quest for better entertainment in Bollywood is not without its villains.
To understand the shift, we must first define what constitutes "better" entertainment versus mere escapism.
Better entertainment is content that lingers in your mind long after the credits roll. It is rewatchable not just for the music, but for the craft.
The objectification of women via "item songs" is perhaps the biggest barrier to calling Bollywood "better entertainment." While global cinema moves toward female-driven narratives, Bollywood still occasionally reduces its leading ladies to a three-minute hip shake to sell the soundtrack. Progress is being made (e.g., Queen, English Vinglish), but the industry is schizophrenic—lauding Thappad one week and releasing a lewd dance number the next.
Bollywood has finally learned to spend on craft. Action sequences in Pathaan and Fighter rival Hollywood’s B-tier. VFX in Brahmāstra (despite script issues) was groundbreaking for India. But “better entertainment” also means legible action – no shaky cam, no slow-mo just for swagger. Here, Bollywood often overindulges. A chase scene that should last 90 seconds stretches to 10 minutes with four item songs. Better Entertainment Verdict: Good, but undisciplined – Technical craft has improved, but editing often ruins momentum.