What is Bollywood?
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The world's biggest film industry. Bollywood is so named because it is Bombay (now Mumbai)-based. Film output is about 800 films a year.
Bollywood is famous for Masala films; films with all the elements of films to appeal to a great audience: song, dance, action, romance, comedy, etc.
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The Indian film industry, where the films are in Hindi- the national language of India. Previously consisted of poorly done movies, with people dancing around trees and performing corny action stunts.
However, thankfully, the standard of bollywood has risen, with believable,fun movies and catchy songs.
Oh, and a fact I'd like to clear up:
# It isn't trying to leach off the name of Hollywood. Maybe it's copied it's name, but it isn't trying to pass off as the better version, or poor mans version of hollywood. I watch both kinds, and I assure you - they are very,very different. The bollywood stars do not get worldwide recognition, but the population of India is so large, that I'm sure they feel largely recognized anyway.
Simon: Did you watch that bollywood movie yesterday?
Jen: Yeah, I did. It was a remake- but the songs were awesome.
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Informal name given to the Indian film industry. An attempt to leech off the good name of Hollywood by replacing the 'H' with a 'B'.
Hobo #1: The paper said Bollywood had a record year.
Hobo #2: Must be a mistake, they must've meant Hollywood.
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A movie with Indians in it but incorporated with a great choreographered dance routine to some great tunes. Although you might not understand what they are saying, you'll definitely have your head bopping to the beat!
Did you see that latest Bollywood film that had some great tunes along with the dances? Awesome!
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hollywood, but with indians. referring to indian cinema, fun movies, songs and dances.
You should check out some bollywood sometime.
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The H of Hollywood was replaced by the B of Bombay. It has no meaning besides branding movies from India as a BOLLYWOOD PRODUCTION. Non-existent place with no signs of warning(unlinke the famous Hollywood) and is just another name for Bombay(Mumbai).
Person 1: Did you see that Bollywood star-filled concert last night?
Person 2: Who could miss such an exciting BOLLYWOOD event?
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Poor mans version of hollywood, where every movie has the exact same plot/script, just different actors. Short for Hobollywood.
Fool #1: Have u seen that new bollywood flick?
Fool #2: Yes, and I'll be ending my life soon to get away from the pain.
