Bollywood
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Bollywood
Example Sentences
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Chowdhury, a queer artist who enjoys sampling performance modes, adopts the figure of the grieving Bollywood widow.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
You know, I grew up on Bollywood where, in a way, the movie was just an excuse for the music.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Hit action films such as "Animal", "Dhurandhar" and the "Pushpa" series have helped cement the dominance of violent action cinema in Bollywood.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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
The DVD shops that sold Bollywood films and children’s movies pulled down their shutters and went out of business.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
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