Lyricist Sameer criticizes what he says is a growing trend in Bollywood to use songs as background music rather than as integral parts of storytelling. Speaking about the impact on music’s role in films, he argues that songs are being given less prominence than in earlier decades.
Sameer points to the 1980s Hindi film “Dhurandhar” as an example, suggesting that such an approach has already appeared in the industry and that the trend has worsened over time. He says this shift further damages how much importance music receives in Bollywood, affecting both the visibility of songs and their relevance to audiences.
Across the reporting, the focus remains on Sameer’s remarks and his critique of contemporary filmmaking choices. The outlets describe his views without providing new film-by-film evidence, centering instead on his assessment of how songs are being treated in current productions.
