Who put a damper on Bollywood?
I said the public
With my social media boycott trick
(OK with one click)
I put a damper on Bollywood
Who dimmed that glow?
i said hell
When the financial world was swirling in the 90’s
(and guns and mayhem ensued)
lost its luster
Who added to its misery?
We, the corporation and the American studio said
Focus on “revenue and foreclosure”
(I didn’t fully understand the spirit of it)
yes we could have added to that issue
Who alienated the public?
we said the big banner
With flashy performances unique to NRI
(And sacrificing good content for the price of big stars)
we alienated the public
Who led the “Nepo Assault”?
I said a certain Ranout
Performed knockout on KJO’s program
(Some say it was an all-out shootout.)
Commanded the “Nepo Assault”
Who started the fire?
Big Media Says We Used TRP To Chase The Wild Ride
After SSR’s suicide
(When justice goes blind)
we lit
Who fanned the flames?
We did, but unwittingly, the star said,
flashy lifestyle, home, car
(I never knew how much they were shaking)
we fanned the fire
Who alienated the audience?
Well, it’s me, said Covid
When their zest for life eroded during lockdown
(and their confidence eroded)
i alienated the audience
Who offered the competition?
We, the OTT platform said
with our superior world-class options
(with just one button)
held a tournament
Who proved the exception?
We, the South Indian film industry said
But we did it with dedication and integrity
(and our naive honesty)
proved an exception
What did you sign the contract for?
status quo
Growing Anger, Inequality and Polarization
(plus the multiplex ticket prices are not funny)
that made a deal
who’s the loser?
It will be India I said
Without my famous soft power
(need for time)
i will be a loser
And there were a lot of sobs and sighs
And while weeping loudly
when everyone notices
what they cut down to size
It used to be the apple of their eye…
