Historically, the divide between "commercial" and "art" cinema in India was stark. The mainstream actress traded in beauty and dance; the "parallel cinema" actress traded in grit and realism. Rarely did the twain meet. But the last decade has witnessed a dissolution of these boundaries, driven largely by the rise of streaming platforms and a changing audience demographic that prizes content over spectacle. This shift has allowed top-tier actresses—figures like Vidya Balan, Kangana Ranaut, Taapsee Pannu, and Richa Chadha—to migrate toward independent projects without the fear of career suicide.

In the current streaming era, the line between mainstream and "B-grade" has blurred. Actresses who were once categorized solely by budget are now headlined in "Extra Quality" (high-definition) 4K releases on regional OTT platforms.

Why is there a specific demand for when the films themselves are "B-grade"?

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