Actress Tisca Chopra has criticized Bollywood for its fear of taking creative risks and its reliance on formulaic storytelling, attributing the industry's struggles to weak writing. She stated that filmmakers are hesitant to back fresh ideas, leading to repetitive content that audiences are increasingly rejecting. Chopra emphasized the need to invest in and empower writers to foster originality and conviction, suggesting that audiences are receptive to new concepts when presented effectively.