Lollywood

British

/ ˈlɒlɪˌwʊd /

noun

informal the Pakistani film industry, based in Lahore

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Etymology

Origin of Lollywood

C20: from _L ( _ahore ) + ( _H ) _ollywood ; compare _Bollywood

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Lollywood

But for all its former glory, production in Lollywood collapsed by the end of the 1990s.

From Economist ● Apr. 25, 2018

Hundreds of popular films were produced yearly by Lollywood, the Lahore-based entertainment industry.

From Economist ● Apr. 25, 2018

But despite the obstacles, a resurgence is finally underway in Lollywood.

From Economist ● Apr. 25, 2018

She's considered a well-known actress in Lollywood - that is, Pakistani's film industry in Lahore.

From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2017

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