Actor Manoj Bajpayee highlights the struggles of small films, criticizing big-budget productions for monopolizing screens and urging for a fair platform in India's film industry.
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Jun 21, 2026
11:35 am
What's the storyActor Manoj Bajpayee has called for a "level playing field" for films of all sizes in India.
In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, he said the dominance of big-budget films makes it hard for small, independent movies to find screens.
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