Today, the definition of entertainment has broadened. Movies like Gully Boy (2019) showed slum rappers; Article 15 (2019) tackled caste politics; 12th Fail (2023) celebrated poverty-driven meritocracy. Yet, even these "realistic" films retain Bollywood's core tenet: the triumph of the underdog.
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Media and Entertainment Industry in India, Indian ... - IBEF 15 Nov 2025 — Today, the definition of entertainment has broadened