This anti-Bollywood sentiment is not going to last?

Let's be real, entertainment is second only to bread and butter in India. Bollywood has a huge fan following not just in metros and among the elites, but also in the rural areas, hinterlands, and Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Bollywood is the sole means of entertainment among many. The very fact that so many people engaged with Sushant's death is because he was a part of Bollywood. So many smaller TV stars also commit suicide, but that goes by almost unnoticed.

The real problem is that our vision is corrupted to a great extent by the mainstream media. People like Karan Johar end up controlling the narrative because they have practically hijacked every point of the supply chain. It's time to sit back and introspect on how we can reclaim the narrative. If this incident has taught me anything, it's how much visibility matters when it comes to perception and how corrupted ours are.

I am anti-nepotism, but not anti-Bollywood. And that too, not against nepotism when it gives us competent products like Hrithik and Ranbir who are invested in the craft and don't take their audiences for granted. I would rather watch a Ranbir Kapoor than a Vidyut Jamwal any day. At the same time, I am aware of who the hyped products of nepotism are, and the overrated aspect which comes with the package. I have the right to critique those.

The audience can make or break stars. Let's not forget the real power lies with the audience. Having said that, I believe audience IS often swayed by elaborate marketing by the bigwigs. There is something called supplier-induced demand, where you can be persuaded to like someone through elaborate marketing. That's what makes mediocre stars like Jhanvi, Ananya and Sara the most hyped up members of their generation, and reduces the visibility of say a Tripti or a Tara.

Let's just hope the real issues are not forgotten and we value good quality content, no matter where it is coming from. Also respect and understand the fact that Bollywood provides emplyment to millions. A simple boycott is not so simple, it will affect livelihoods of many.

Let's start with being more responsible consumers of content, and develop our critical faculties. That way, we will be giving the best tribute to Sushant, something he himself would have wanted. As he said, nepotism can co-exist with talent. His own words, not mine.

Feel free to agree/disagree/comment/discuss.

It won't theatre khulne ki Der haye those who are saying haye haye nepotism will make the next nepokid movie reach 100 crore

Originally posted by: IF_ki_Ammi

It won't theatre khulne ki Der haye those who are saying haye haye nepotism will make the next nepokid movie reach 100 crore

A movie like Gunjan Saxena would have easily made 100 crores if released in theatres. Vidyut Jamwal's movie wouldn't even have made 10 crores. That's the reality.

Bollywood people won't change, they are just waiting for the outrage to subside. The same media will show you what happened to Alia and other people during this period and you'll see people supporting them in no time.

Originally posted by: mintyblue

A movie like Gunjan Saxena would have easily made 100 crores if released in theatres. Vidyut Jamwal's movie wouldn't even have made 10 crores. That's the reality.

But I hope atleast the industry starts giving chances to the talented actors and don't try sabotaging their career

Originally posted by: NoraSM

Bollywood people won't change, they are just waiting for the outrage to subside. The same media will show you what happened to Alia and other people during this period and you'll see people supporting them in no time.

Media is controlled by the bigwigs of Bollywood. As I said, there's an elaborate mechanism at play here. Somehow they end up controlling the narrative because they have practically hijacked every point of the supply chain. So we ended up reading so much more about how the failure of Kalank affected Varun, but so little about what the super success of a Chhichore did to Sushant.

Look at Avinash Tiwari. The guy is a complete package. He's still struggling to get the kind of projects and visibility whereas someone like Arjun Kapoor is still hogging the limelight despite being rejected by the audiences time and again.

THIS is the problem. THIS is what needs to be critiqued.

I am proud of Indian cinema. I believe,through our cinema and sports we will get international recognition.

Audience don’t accept every nepo kid

Look at fardin Khan,imran Khan,harman baweja , esha deol,Sooraj pancholi etc etc.

They accepted only those who have the potential and proved their acting skills. There are so many people linked in the industry but not everyone can achieve success.

And let’s face it..nepotism is everywhere..from school to jobs we look for connections. As Ranbir said for nepo kids the first step might be easy but the real test starts after that. I agree talent should come first in entertainment industry but if a nepo kid have that talent I don’t mind that.

Originally posted by: F.R.I.E.N.DS

I am proud of Indian cinema. I believe through our cinema and sports we will get international recognition.

Audience don’t accept every nepo kid

Look at fardin Khan,imran Khan,harman baweja , esha deol,Sooraj pancholi etc etc.

They accepted only those who have the potential and proved their acting skills. There are so many people linked in the industry but not everyone can achieve success.

And let’s face it everywhere..from school to jobs we look for connection. As Ranbir said for nepo kids the first step might be easy but the real test starts after that. I agree talent should come first in entertainment industry but if a nepo kid have that talent I don’t mind that.

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The anti Bollywood trend will definitely not last. Even now it is not all pervading. Public memory is short and all this will be forgotten.