Bollywood
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Bollywood
Example Sentences
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Bollywood has long been known for punishing schedules, with shifts often stretching from 12 to 18 hours and, at times, continuing for more than a day during intensive shoots.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
For many, the recent debate marks a broader shift in Bollywood, with younger professionals and established stars alike beginning to challenge the long-standing norms.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
NEW DELHI—At a splashy celebration in the Indian capital featuring Bollywood dance numbers and special guest U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Bollywood has long mined regional music scenes for reinvention - Punjabi pop, Mumbai hip-hop, Tamil indie - but Reble arrived with a sound still unfamiliar to much of mainstream India.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“Keep it,” he said, his gaze boring into hers like he’d seen Shah Rukh Khan do to a dozen different actresses in a dozen different Bollywood movies.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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