Step 1: This question is based on the essay "What is Wrong with Indian Films" by Satyajit Ray.
Step 2: Ray argues that cinema is a serious art form, just like painting, music, or literature.
Step 3: His point is that cinema should be treated with the same seriousness and should command the same 'respect' as any other form of creative expression. He criticizes the tendency to view cinema as mere entertainment without artistic merit. The marked answer (C) jealousy is incorrect and contrary to the author's argument.