The fascination for cinema’s self-reflection

Aryan Khan’s debut, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, sparks industry debate about cinema portraying cinema, juxtaposed with Seth Rogen’s Emmys win for The Studio. The subgenre faces the challenge of appealing to a broad audience seeking escapism, unlike films such as Pushpa 2 or Pathaan. The success of Khan’s show remains to be seen, as audience reception will determine its fate.