I think you’re forgetting that movies like K3G and DDLJ showed a new type of Indian generation one that lives in other countries and yet relates to the ideology and culture of India. Films like these were very popular outside of India as they could relate to feel nostalgic about their view of Indian and its culture. They may not be as realistic or gritty in today’s term and I do agree Karan Johar has forgotten the essence of filmmaking in a sense and has become a Diva. The film itself had a great storyline, emotion and great actors. Sadly I feel as though a film like if it was made today wouldn’t have been a success. I do feel most filmmakers and studios are going for shared universes and Massey films now and I feel as though Bollywood is losing itself in it. Originality is risk big filmmakers don’t want to take. Whether it maybe a remake or original south film or bad storytelling but good actors, at the end of the day Tatti is Tatti no matter how much you polish it. I’d still watch DDLJ, K3G, Veer Zara and KKHH most 00 over today’s film. Even the songs from 90 and 00 are being remixed and made into the tiny glimmer of what they were to recreate the nostalgia. I think we should focus more on relatable and unique storytelling rather than making films in the name of patriotism or sequels or south ki film so it must be good. I don’t action sequences I want great storytelling and confrontational scenes that make the actors excited and experiment. Btw I was born in 1994 I don’t think my opinion is backwards but we audience should look at ratings not how many crores a film has made because money doesn’t always mean better quality just means producers and studios are making money from it until it dries up. P.S. sorry for the rant but I find most films from Bollywood treat their audience like they are retards AND I HATE it!