Filmmaker Karan Johar has spoken out about what he describes as a growing “hyper-masculine” trend in Bollywood, criticising the industry’s tendency to follow formulas that prioritise a specific, exaggerated image of masculinity.

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In a recent interaction, Johar pointed out how filmmakers often replicate what works at the box office, leading to a wave of similar content. “If one film works in a certain zone, there will be ten more,” he observed, highlighting the herd mentality that drives trends in the industry.