While it wasn't a massive blockbuster, its very existence highlighted the split in Bollywood: the mass-market entertainers were still there, but there was now a legitimate space for niche, realistic storytelling. This was the era where the "Multiplex Film" became a viable category, paving the way for the content-driven cinema we see today.
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