Bollywood

/ˈbɑːl.i.wʊd/
noun

Bollywood refers to the Hindi-language film industry in India, known for producing numerous films each year. It is distinct from Hollywood and is famous for its musical numbers and vivid storytelling.

She loves watching Bollywood movies because of their colorful dance scenes.
Visual representation of "bollywood" - Bollywood refers to the Hindi-language film industry in India, known for producing numerous films each year. It is distinct from Hollywood and is famous for its musical numbers and vivid storytelling.

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  • Bollywood films
  • Bollywood music

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Bollywood films, Bollywood music, Bollywood star

noun

The term 'Bollywood' is often used to refer to the cultural and artistic style of movies produced by the Indian film industry, including their unique storylines, themes, and character development.

The storyline of that Bollywood film was quite captivating, filled with emotion and drama.
Visual representation of "bollywood" - The term 'Bollywood' is often used to refer to the cultural and artistic style of movies produced by the Indian film industry, including their unique storylines, themes, and character development.

Usage tips

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Bollywood culture, Bollywood style, Bollywood storytelling

noun

Bollywood refers to the Hindi-language film industry in India, known for producing numerous films each year. It is distinct from Hollywood and is famous for its musical numbers and vivid storytelling.

She loves watching Bollywood movies because of their colorful dance scenes.
Visual representation of "bollywood" - Bollywood refers to the Hindi-language film industry in India, known for producing numerous films each year. It is distinct from Hollywood and is famous for its musical numbers and vivid storytelling.

Often appears as...

  • Bollywood films
  • Bollywood music

Usage tips

Neutral

Bollywood films, Bollywood music, Bollywood star

noun

The term 'Bollywood' is often used to refer to the cultural and artistic style of movies produced by the Indian film industry, including their unique storylines, themes, and character development.

The storyline of that Bollywood film was quite captivating, filled with emotion and drama.
Visual representation of "bollywood" - The term 'Bollywood' is often used to refer to the cultural and artistic style of movies produced by the Indian film industry, including their unique storylines, themes, and character development.

Usage tips

Neutral

Bollywood culture, Bollywood style, Bollywood storytelling

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Cultural Influence

Bollywood often blends various genres like drama and romance.

Hindi films can be a great way to experience Indian culture.
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Music Integration

Bollywood movies typically feature elaborate musical numbers.

Filmgoers enjoy the catchy songs that accompany many scenes.
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Cultural Influence

Bollywood often blends various genres like drama and romance.

Hindi films can be a great way to experience Indian culture.
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Music Integration

Bollywood movies typically feature elaborate musical numbers.

Filmgoers enjoy the catchy songs that accompany many scenes.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Cultural Influence

Bollywood often blends various genres like drama and romance.

Hindi films can be a great way to experience Indian culture.
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Music Integration

Bollywood movies typically feature elaborate musical numbers.

Filmgoers enjoy the catchy songs that accompany many scenes.
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