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Bollywood

American  
[bol-ee-wood] / ˈbɒl iˌwʊd /

noun

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


Bollywood British  
/ ˈbɒlɪˌwʊd /

noun

  1. informal

    1. the Indian film industry

    2. ( as modifier )

      a Bollywood star

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Bollywood

Blend of Bombay and Hollywood

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

"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

“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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