Just when everyone thought Kapil Sharma’s grand return to Netflix with "The Great Indian Kapil Show" would be the unbeatable champion of the streaming world, a new docu-series has quietly come out of nowhere and stolen the top spot. And the new king of streaming isn't a star-studded drama or a comedy blockbuster—it's a nostalgic trip down the dark alleys of Bollywood.The new number one show that has captured everyone's attention is"The Bads of Bollywood."What’s All the Hype About?"The Bads of Bollywood" isn't your typical show. It's a documentary series that takes us back in time to meet the actors behind some of Indian cinema's most iconic villains. Think about characters like Gabbar Singh, Mogambo, and Shakaal—these are the names that once sent shivers down our spines.But this series isn't just about their evil laughter and menacing dialogues. It digs deeper into the lives of the actors who played these unforgettable roles, showing us their human side, their struggles, and what made them so brilliantly bad on screen. It seems this unique blend of nostalgia and untold stories has struck a powerful chord with the audience.A Battle of the Streaming GiantsAccording to a recent report on streaming viewership, "The Bads of Bollywood" clocked in a massive6.6 million views, pushing every other major show behind it.This is a huge deal because it has managed to beat some of the most heavily marketed shows of the year. The biggest name it has left in the dust is"The Great Indian Kapil Show," which, despite its massive celebrity guest list, couldn't hold onto the top position.And it’s not just Kapil who’s feeling the heat. Other big-ticket shows, like Kajol's legal drama"The Trial" and Tamannaah Bhatia's crime thriller"Aakhri Sach," have also been struggling to match the viewership numbers of this unexpected hit.This proves that in the world of OTT, star power isn't everything. Sometimes, a simple, powerful story about the characters we grew up with is all it takes to win the audience's heart. It looks like, for now, the villains have finally won.
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