Bollywood Forgets Child Audience: A Deep Dive with Taran Adarsh

• Bollywood has shifted focus from children's films to violent and dark content, neglecting a once loyal audience.
• Filmmakers prioritize 'masala' films for adults, believing children's content is less profitable and creatively restrictive.
• Trade analyst Taran Adarsh suggests that genuine demand and good subjects can still attract audiences for children's films.
• Indian animation lags globally, failing to create sophisticated content like Pixar or Disney, unlike the South Indian industry's success with mythological animation.
• Economic realities and changing societal habits, including increased screen time on mobile devices, contribute to the decline in children's cinema.

Why It Matters: Bollywood's neglect of children's cinema risks losing future audiences and cultural connection.