Bollywood
Definition
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai, India. It is the largest film producer in India and one of the largest globally.
Analogy
Imagine Bollywood as a vibrant dance party where actors and actresses groove to catchy tunes, creating colorful movies that captivate audiences worldwide.
Related terms
Hollywood: The American film industry based in Los Angeles, California. Known for producing a large number of English-language films.
Nollywood: The Nigerian film industry located in Lagos, Nigeria. It is known for producing films primarily in the Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa languages.
Tollywood: The Telugu-language film industry located in Hyderabad, India. It produces movies primarily in the Telugu language.
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