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Lollywood

British  
/ ˈlɒlɪˌwʊd /

noun

  1. informal the Pakistani film industry, based in Lahore

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Etymology

Origin of Lollywood

C20: from L ( ahore ) + ( H ) ollywood ; compare Bollywood

Example Sentences

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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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