Bollywood, a term that combines “Bombay” and “Hollywood,” is the popular name for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai. Over the decades, it has grown into one of the largest and most influential film industries in the world.
Bollywood is known for its vibrant, high-energy films, which feature iconic song-and-dance sequences, dramatic storytelling, and musicality. From its early days of black-and-white films like Mughal-e-Azam and Pyaasa, which captured the essence of India’s cultural and social fabric, to blockbusters like Sholay and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Bollywood has continued to evolve with the times. The influence of Bollywood is far-reaching, with Indian diaspora communities worldwide embracing Bollywood films, music, and actors. It has also shaped global pop culture, cementing its place as an iconic and powerful force in the entertainment world.
However, in recent years, the industry has experienced a decline in box office numbers, compounded by factors such as the rise of Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms and the global COVID-19 pandemic, which forced theatres to close for extended periods. Audiences, now accustomed to on-demand content, have gravitated toward digital platforms. This shift has led to a restructuring of how films are produced, marketed, and consumed. The focus has now shifted to a more nuanced storytelling, experimental filmmaking, and an exploration of real-world issues, aiming to propel its reach through both theatres and OTT platforms.
In addition to these challenges, Bollywood has faced major controversies, particularly after the tragic suicide of actor Sushant Singh Rajput in 2020. His death ignited widespread discussions about mental health, the pressures of the film industry, and the issue of nepotism. Many pointed to the favoritism shown to industry insiders and the lack of opportunities for outsiders, which led to accusations of a closed and biased system. Furthermore, reports of drug abuse within Bollywood, especially in the aftermath of Rajput’s death, fueled media scrutiny.
X President Shri Pranabh Mukherjee is respectable person as a good politician as he did not play bad politics as we see today going on. I have strong belief in him that he will act in such a way that neither the congress nor the bjp will be unhappy with him. Also the present politicians can learn from him how to be good.
RSS is not an organisation that is untoucable.They are part of nation building for the last six to seven decades.Pranab Mukherjee is not doing any service to them by attending their function in Nagpur. All political leaders across party lines have associated with the RSS in one way or the other until the devout Christian and Hindu hater from Italy stepped into the political arena with her “Don Quixote” of a son.It is only now that RSS is drawn into every issue by the mother – son duo making the organisation seem like pariah to the general public.Good sense has prevailed.
Bloody media …..why it is highlighting this as much vulgar one ….I want to question if a non Congress hindutva candidate attend congress programs what the reaction of media ???? I hope they say that particular person choosing the right and eligible path …but if a non BJP candidate attending RSS meeting they show it as a vulgar and wrong path ….it is the true face of baised media ..India media is worst worst worst worst than more worser one …..
India is a country of 120 crores people and so many leaders have come and gone.Mr Pranab Mukherjee is at his liberty to attend RSS meeting similar to late Mr venkatraman protesting against Shankaracharya arrest by Jayalalitha govt. These are silly things left to be ignored for more important things to be concentrated affecting common poor people lives