Defined by Amitabh Bachchan, this period shifted toward action and anti-establishment themes with films like The Romantic Musical Era (1990s):
Bollywood's global reach and impact:
The 1970s and 1980s saw the emergence of masala films, which combined elements of action, comedy, romance, and drama. Films like "Sholay" (1975), "Deewar" (1975), and "Tezaab" (1988) became blockbusters, with actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Raj Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff gaining immense popularity. Defined by Amitabh Bachchan, this period shifted toward