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Shakun Batra Says Bollywood Romances Fail to Resonate With Youth
✍️ NDTV
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 04:19 AM
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Filmmaker Shakun Batra told NDTV that contemporary Bollywood romance films are not connecting with the younger generation.
Shakun Batra, a filmmaker known for his work in Bollywood, shared his views on why modern romance movies are missing the mark with younger audiences during an interview with NDTV.
In the discussion, Batra highlighted that the genre has struggled to keep pace with changing tastes and expectations among the youth.
He suggested that the industry needs to rethink how romance stories are told to better reflect contemporary realities, though he did not provide specific solutions.
The comments come at a time when Bollywood is experimenting with new storytelling formats to attract a broader demographic.
In the discussion, Batra highlighted that the genre has struggled to keep pace with changing tastes and expectations among the youth.
He suggested that the industry needs to rethink how romance stories are told to better reflect contemporary realities, though he did not provide specific solutions.
The comments come at a time when Bollywood is experimenting with new storytelling formats to attract a broader demographic.