Bollywood

[bol-ee-wood]

noun

1. the motion-picture industry of India, based in Bombay.

Bollywood

/ ˈbɒlɪˌwʊd /

noun

1. informal

   1. the Indian film industry

   2. ( as modifier )

      a Bollywood star

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bollywood¹

Blend of Bombay and Hollywood

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bollywood¹

C20: from _Bo ( _mbay ) + ( _Ho ) _llywood

Example Sentences

For the Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, it’s a time to dress up, spend time with friends and family and share joy around her home.

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Throughout the season, he proved his ability to take on a variety of dance styles ranging from contemporary to Bollywood.

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For the first time, Bollywood, Bhangra and more mainstream rap and pop acts from a South Asian background had a platform to recognise their success.

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The Bollywood strings and Asian rhythms are simply assimilated into his brand of frictionless pop.

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A new Bollywood film has reignited an age-old conversation around how India's largest and most influential film industry represents characters from non-Hindi speaking states.

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