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.
Karan Johar talks about Alpha males in Bollywood
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.
