Bollywood's romance genre, once its crown jewel, is now a shadow of its former glory. What happened?
From iconic love stories to forgettable subplots—exploring why Bollywood’s romance genre faded and what it means for the future of cinematic love.
From timeless classics like DDLJ to forgettable love subplots, the decline raises questions. Why have directors like Aditya Chopra and Imtiaz Ali abandoned the genre that once defined their success?
Is it changing societal values, audience impatience, or Bollywood’s inability to evolve with the times? Could modern romance’s fast pace have stripped away the depth that made these stories iconic?
And what about the on-screen pairs we loved—SRK-Kajol, Amitabh-Rekha? Why can’t Bollywood create new couples with the same magic?
This video explores how romance was reduced to a lazy subplot, the impact of mass entertainers, and why audiences now cringe at once-beloved tropes. Can Bollywood revive the genre and recapture the charm of its golden years? Dive in to uncover the truth.
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In this video:
the faltering bollywood romance // 00:00
the destruction of on screen romance // 04:01
Bollywood's romance problem // 11:51
why you don't like bollywood romance anymore // 17:56
outro // 26:22
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