Filmi

/ˈfɪlmi/
adjective

Relating to or characteristic of Indian films.

The song has a filmi vibe to it.
Visual representation of "filmi" - Relating to or characteristic of Indian films.

Often appears as...

  • filmi song
  • filmi style

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

A song or music from Indian cinema.

The DJ played an old filmi to get the crowd dancing.
Visual representation of "filmi" - A song or music from Indian cinema.

Often appears as...

  • filmi hit
  • filmi soundtrack

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of Indian films.

The song has a filmi vibe to it.
Visual representation of "filmi" - Relating to or characteristic of Indian films.

Often appears as...

  • filmi song
  • filmi style

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

A song or music from Indian cinema.

The DJ played an old filmi to get the crowd dancing.
Visual representation of "filmi" - A song or music from Indian cinema.

Often appears as...

  • filmi hit
  • filmi soundtrack

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Indian Cinema

Use 'filmi' when referring to elements specific to the Bollywood industry or Indian movies.

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She loves wearing filmi outfits to parties.
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Cultural Flair

'Filmi' conveys an essence of Indian culture, often colorful and dramatic, just like in the movies.

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His dance moves are so filmi!
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Exaggeration

'Filmi' sometimes suggests over-the-top or melodramatic behavior drawing from movie scenes.

Illustration for Exaggeration
Stop being so filmi; life isn't like a Bollywood movie!
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Indian Cinema

Use 'filmi' when referring to elements specific to the Bollywood industry or Indian movies.

Illustration for Indian Cinema
She loves wearing filmi outfits to parties.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Flair

'Filmi' conveys an essence of Indian culture, often colorful and dramatic, just like in the movies.

Illustration for Cultural Flair
His dance moves are so filmi!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Exaggeration

'Filmi' sometimes suggests over-the-top or melodramatic behavior drawing from movie scenes.

Illustration for Exaggeration
Stop being so filmi; life isn't like a Bollywood movie!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Indian Cinema

Use 'filmi' when referring to elements specific to the Bollywood industry or Indian movies.

Illustration for Indian Cinema
She loves wearing filmi outfits to parties.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Flair

'Filmi' conveys an essence of Indian culture, often colorful and dramatic, just like in the movies.

Illustration for Cultural Flair
His dance moves are so filmi!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Exaggeration

'Filmi' sometimes suggests over-the-top or melodramatic behavior drawing from movie scenes.

Illustration for Exaggeration
Stop being so filmi; life isn't like a Bollywood movie!
Visual representation of the word "Filmi"

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Quote examples

Shraddha Kapoor

Indian Actress

I went through a brief phase when I thought of other career options: being an air hostess and even a psychologist. But eventually, my destiny led me to acting. Moreover, my dad being an actor, I have grown up in a very filmi environment. I was encouraged to watch films since I was a child.
Portrait of Shraddha Kapoor

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Richa Chadha

Indian Actress

I am not a star kid, my parents are from Delhi, my dad manages a business, my mother is a professor, I have no filmi background, so if I don't have skills, I don't stand a chance in this industry full of star kids and people with influence.
Portrait of Richa Chadha

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Diana Penty

Indian Model

Since I am not from a film family, I come with a different perspective. I come from a regular world. Of course, there's not always the help and assistance you'd get if you were from a filmi family, but I really didn't miss that.
Portrait of Diana Penty

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Sriti Jha

Indian Actress

Love is a lot of magic and madness followed by marriage. These are the three M's for me. I think these three keep life intact. I am a very filmi person and would like the magic and the madness to remain in my marriage forever.
Portrait of Sriti Jha

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Govinda

Indian Actor

I entered politics from a filmi background and had no idea about that world. Slowly, I realised that it did not suit me, and that's when I decided to get out of it.
Portrait of Govinda

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Vatsal Sheth

Indian Actor

I like myself the way I am. I have no filmi background, no godfather.
Portrait of Vatsal Sheth

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Abhay Deol

Indian Actor

I'm not cut out to play a filmi hero. I don't look like a hero.
Portrait of Abhay Deol

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Wamiqa Gabbi

I have no filmi background.
Portrait of Wamiqa Gabbi

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Arjun Kapoor

Indian Actor

I am very filmi by nature.
Portrait of Arjun Kapoor

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Koena Mitra

Indian Actress

I can't be filmi.
Portrait of Koena Mitra

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Shraddha Kapoor

Indian Actress

I went through a brief phase when I thought of other career options: being an air hostess and even a psychologist. But eventually, my destiny led me to acting. Moreover, my dad being an actor, I have grown up in a very filmi environment. I was encouraged to watch films since I was a child.
Portrait of Shraddha Kapoor

Quote examples

Richa Chadha

Indian Actress

I am not a star kid, my parents are from Delhi, my dad manages a business, my mother is a professor, I have no filmi background, so if I don't have skills, I don't stand a chance in this industry full of star kids and people with influence.
Portrait of Richa Chadha

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Diana Penty

Indian Model

Since I am not from a film family, I come with a different perspective. I come from a regular world. Of course, there's not always the help and assistance you'd get if you were from a filmi family, but I really didn't miss that.
Portrait of Diana Penty

Quote examples

Sriti Jha

Indian Actress

Love is a lot of magic and madness followed by marriage. These are the three M's for me. I think these three keep life intact. I am a very filmi person and would like the magic and the madness to remain in my marriage forever.
Portrait of Sriti Jha

Quote examples

Govinda

Indian Actor

I entered politics from a filmi background and had no idea about that world. Slowly, I realised that it did not suit me, and that's when I decided to get out of it.
Portrait of Govinda

Quote examples

Vatsal Sheth

Indian Actor

I like myself the way I am. I have no filmi background, no godfather.
Portrait of Vatsal Sheth

Quote examples

Abhay Deol

Indian Actor

I'm not cut out to play a filmi hero. I don't look like a hero.
Portrait of Abhay Deol

Quote examples

Wamiqa Gabbi

I have no filmi background.
Portrait of Wamiqa Gabbi

Quote examples

Arjun Kapoor

Indian Actor

I am very filmi by nature.
Portrait of Arjun Kapoor

Quote examples

Koena Mitra

Indian Actress

I can't be filmi.
Portrait of Koena Mitra
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