Between visibility and storytelling: Huma Qureshi and Kritika Kamra on Bollywood’s future
Actors Huma Qureshi and Kritika Kamra discussed the shifting landscape of Bollywood at The Hindu Huddle 2026. They highlighted a 50% decline in film production and the resulting uncertainty for emerging talent in the industry.
Why it matters
This reflects broader structural changes in the Indian film industry as it adapts to the dominance of OTT platforms and changing audience preferences.
Film production in Bollywood has gone down by 50%, and current filmmakers are confused about their prospective audience, according to actor Huma Qureshi. “It’s not an alarming sign, but I feel for upcoming actors who struggle for opportunities,” said Ms. Qureshi, who was speaking at The Hindu Huddle 2026 on Friday (May 5, 2026).
The article reports on a panel discussion without taking a stance on the industry's decline, providing a balanced summary of the speakers' views.
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