Masaan at 10: The Quiet Vanishing of Indie Cinema

Imagine a special movie called 'Masaan' that's now 10 years old.

It was a big deal for movies that are different from the usual ones.

Back then, many filmmakers struggled, working long hours for little money.

'Masaan' was special because it told stories about real life in India.

But now, it's harder for these kinds of movies to get made.

The way people watch movies has changed, with streaming services and algorithms deciding what we see.

It's like fewer people care about the kind of unique movies that 'Masaan' showed could be made.

It is a difficult time for indie filmmakers.