Difference between revisions of "Bollywood"
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It is the world's biggest movie producer, producing about three new movies every day - more than [[Hollywood]]. | It is the world's biggest movie producer, producing about three new movies every day - more than [[Hollywood]]. | ||
| − | Bollywood films are shown in theaters throughout [[India]], | + | Bollywood films are shown in theaters throughout [[India]], all [[Europe]], the [[Middle East]], and worldwide. The DVD and video market is even larger. |
The word is a combination of the "B" from Bombay and "Hollywood". | The word is a combination of the "B" from Bombay and "Hollywood". | ||
Revision as of 02:53, January 7, 2013
Bollywood is the name for the growing movie industry centered in Bombay, India.
It is the world's biggest movie producer, producing about three new movies every day - more than Hollywood.
Bollywood films are shown in theaters throughout India, all Europe, the Middle East, and worldwide. The DVD and video market is even larger.
The word is a combination of the "B" from Bombay and "Hollywood".
Increasingly Bollywood stars are gaining a global following, and they tour the United States and United Kingdom from time to time.