The Opinionated Indian published a blind item that shows how Bollywood storytelling has undergone a major transformation. The industry, which used to create stories about religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence, now produces films that focus on nationalist and majority content because audiences prefer this type of storytelling and box office results.
Blind Item
Till a decade ago, Bollywood was big on making movies that promoted secularism. Movies depicted characters from minority religions as do-gooders who could do no wrong. But over the last decade, to say that things have changed drastically would be an understatement. Several movies that depict characters from a particular religion as the main culprits were made & several of them turned out to be huge hits. One movie can be a fluke, two can be a coincidence, but three is a trend for Bollywood. A recent movie, which was dubbed as propaganda by naysayers, turned out to be a record-breaking blockbuster, proving that right-wing, nationalist, majoritarian movies are here to stay. As per a source, several Bollywood stars who used to speak about promoting friendship, peace among countries & between communities in India are actively scouting for movies with nationalist/ majoritarian themes. An A-lister who had a hit after several years in a war movie that painted the neighbouring country in poor light is considering starring in a movie based on India’s latest skirmish with the enemy country. Another A-lister who is now considered the box office king was spotted attending an event organised by a right-wing outfit. Two stars who jumped on the nationalist earlier than the rest are doubling down on their bets. Many others are also actively looking for such scripts. A script based on a recent incident at a software giant is also being discussed.
The blind item reveals information about an A-list actor who restored his box office success through a patriotic-themed film, which achieved commercial success. The actor has developed an effective method to connect with contemporary audiences after spending his entire career following unpredictable career paths. His script selection process involves choosing particular scripts which match the growing demand of audiences for intense patriotic stories which depict real historical events and international political battles.
The transformation of this actor as he moves from primarily family-based and urban-centric types of narrative entertainment is thought to be an interesting turn in their career path, whereby they have made an intentional decision to develop a new on-screen character based on the shift of viewer tastes/preferences for content that is more marketable. It has been reported that the actor is currently advanced in a new project that focuses on events happening nationally, which indicates the direction this actor wishes to take as part of an overall strategy for his or her future career endeavors.
Our Guess:
Varun Dhawan
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