On the other side of the spectrum, some independent films under this keyword are criticized for leaning too heavily into sensationalism. Critics often point out when a movie uses provocative titles simply to gain "clicks" or "views" on streaming platforms, rather than providing a meaningful story. In these cases, reviews warn viewers about thin plots and amateur production values.

Does Kaamwali Bai entertain? No, if by entertainment you mean escape. Does it succeed as cinema? Unequivocally yes. It is a grade A example of what independent film can do: take a subject that society has rendered invisible and frame it so carefully that you cannot look away.

: A modern independent web series that took a more grounded, relatable approach to the lives of domestic workers, focusing on humor and social issues like worker holidays. Independent Cinema and the "B-Grade" Label