Bollywood discovered that the most entertaining thing you can show a modern Indian is a mirror. We no longer wanted to see Shah Rukh Khan spread his arms on a Swiss mountain; we wanted to see Irrfan Khan eating a soggy sandwich while contemplating a mid-life crisis ( Piku ). The "entertainment" shifted from the spectacular to the relatable .
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The 1980s and 1990s saw the emergence of masala films, which combined elements of action, comedy, romance, and drama. Movies like "Tezaab" (1988), "Baazigar" (1993), and "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" (1995) became huge hits, showcasing the versatility of Bollywood actors like Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Akshay Kumar. The rise of streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon
For decades, Bollywood’s commercial success has been driven by a powerful star system. Notable figures like the "Big Three"— Shah Rukh Khan Salman Khan Aamir Khan The 1980s and 1990s saw the emergence of