filmi

[fil-mee]

noun

a style of Indian popular vocal music accompanied by sitar and tabla and used in Indian films.

Origin of filmi

First recorded in 1985–90; ultimately derivative of English film

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British Dictionary definitions for filmi

filmi

adjective Hinglish

of or relating to the Indian film industry or Indian films
containing the high drama typical of Indian films

Word Origin for filmi

Hindi

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