Bollywood
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Bollywood
Example Sentences
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Hit action films such as "Animal", "Dhurandhar" and the "Pushpa" series have helped cement the dominance of violent action cinema in Bollywood.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
"I have seen Shah Rukh Khan on sets working 27 hours non-stop when he had to complete a scene. He doesn't need to do it," Behl said, referring to the Bollywood superstar.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Fans of Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh are reacting with shock after a major film workers' union asked its members not to work with him over his alleged abrupt exit from the upcoming movie Don 3.
From BBC • May 27, 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
Yasmeen wraps my wrist in a death grip and drags me through the lobby to the tune of “Ek Ladki ko Dekha, ” an old Bollywood love song that inspired millions of tears.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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