Bollywood

About Bollywood

Bollywood (Hindi: hi|बॉलीवुड, Urdu: ur| بالی وڈ) is the informal term popularly used for Mumbai-based Hindi-language film industry in India. Bollywood is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the Indian film industry. Bollywood is one of the largest film producers in the world

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The name is a portmanteau of Bombay (the former name for Mumbai) and Hollywood, the center of the American film industry. However, unlike Hollywood, Bollywood does not exist as a real physical place. Though some deplore the name, arguing that it makes the industry look like a poor cousin to Hollywood, it seems likely to persist and now has its own entry in the Oxford English Dictionary.

Bollywood is commonly referred to as Hindi cinema, even though Hindustani, understood as the colloquial base common to both Hindi and Urdu, might be more accurate. The use of poetic Urdu words is fairly common. There has been a growing presence of Indian English in dialogue and songs as well. It is not uncommon to see films that feature dialogue with English words and phrases, even whole sentences. There is a growing number of films made entirely in English.

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1. “ Since top stars from Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini and Mallika Sherawat were present, the worldwide publicity generated has contributed more to the movie's Hindi release than what we actually ended up spending. ”

   In 'Dasavatharam' overshoots budget to Rs.1.3 billion

2. “ Since top stars from Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini and Mallika Sherawat were present, the worldwide publicity generated has contributed more to the movie's Hindi release than what we actually ended up spending. ”

   In The most expensive Indian film ever - NDTV.com

3. “ I started this whole movement of musicians and actors from across the border to Bollywood in those cold days when looking towards Pakistan was looked at as an act of treason. I was told what I did was suicidal. 'During the last four years we've done more to improve India-Pakistan relations than our predecessors have done in 56 years. We're premiering our 'Jannat ”

   Mahesh Bhatt in Passport problem for Pakistani singers worries Bollywood

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   ...e I go and what I do, is nobody’s business: Deepika PadukoneZee News - 1 hour agoMumbai, Dec 07: Bollywood’s lucky lass, Deepika Padukone has finally decided to put a stern foot forward and shoo off any c... (Read Full Article)
   

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3. T-Series launches music of Slumdog Millionaire - Business of Cinema

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   ...g music and an equally talented star cast." Anil Kapoor who has portrayed some of the best roles in Bollywood, plays a game show host in the film. Speaking to Businessofcinema.com, Kapoor says, "It is the wond... (Read Full Article)
   

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4. 'Ranbir and I have discussed marriage' - Times of India

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   ... India - 1 hour agoShe's just two films old - 'Om Shanti Om' and 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' - but already Bollywood is predicting that Deepika Padukone is going to be the next big thing on the silver screen.Akshay i... (Read Full Article)
   

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5. Adhyayan Suman is the man of my dreams: Kangana Ranaut - SantaBanta.com

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   ...an Suman is the man of my dreams: Kangana RanautSantaBanta.com - 37 minutes agoShe started off her Bollywood career as a Gangster's mistress and then went on playing reel-life schizophrenic Parveen Babi in Wo... (Read Full Article)
   

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6. Bipasha Basu works with Mahendra Singh Dhoni - Fresh News

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   ... agoBy Samta Jain on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 Bipasha Basu is one of the most gorgeous actresses in Bollywood and has a vivacious personality.Happy birthday, Bipasha! Times of IndiaBipasha turns 30 today Samay... (Read Full Article)
   

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7. 'Slumdog Millionaire' -- music launched - Times Now.tv

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   ...music was launched in India and the music launch reflected the camaradrie shared by the film's team.Bollywood arrives at Golden Globes Times of IndiaUnchained Melody Indian ExpressHindu - Oneindia - Khabrein... (Read Full Article)
   

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8. Skin sizzles in Bollywood - and it's not a problem

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   ...nis in 'Dostana'. And Aamir Khan and John Abraham didn't shy away from the dare-bare act either. In Bollywood, skin show is in - and it's not causing a scandal. Actress Minissha Lamba, who abandoned her plain ... (Read Full Article)
   

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9. Kareena impressed by Aishwarya’ ability to manage career and family - TopNews

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   ...ena Kapoor admires Aishwarya Rai News Line 365Kareena starts admiring Aishwarya OneindiaZee News - Bollywood Mantra - Chitramala - India Targetall 15 news articles Kareena impressed by Aishwarya’ ability ... (Read Full Article)
   

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10. From China to Chandni Chowk

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    ...hink in Hindi and love Hindi-film music," he says. This is probably why he can dream of a future in Bollywood. "I have just completed a Hindi film for Pritish Nandy's banner where I play a geeky youth," he say... (Read Full Article)
    

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11. Unchained Melody - Indian Express

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    ...e like Rahman does. The master composer and music director is in his element here. Even in standard Bollywood fare, Rahman manages to score with his listeners for the fresh sounds he brings to otherwise clich�... (Read Full Article)
    

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12. Complaint against Ajay Devgun for smoking at public place

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    ...Jan 6 (IANS) A Chandigarh-based non-government organisation (NGO) Tuesday filed a complaint against Bollywood actor Ajay Devgun for allegedly smoking at a public place. Chandigarh, Jan 6 (IANS) A Chandigarh-ba... (Read Full Article)
    

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13. SRK deserves a better script - Livemint

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    ...tter scriptLivemint - 30 minutes agoSpot: Jet Airways(India) Ltd’s “first-class” ad starring Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan. The ad begins with Khan urging viewers to imagine a lie-flat bed, a personal w... (Read Full Article)
    

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14. Farah Khan to choreograph Hrithik Roshan for a song in Kites

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    ...had bid adieu to choreography to plunge into full time filmmaking, a news that not just shocked the Bollywood, but also many of her fans. But, the good news is that her fans need not fret for long as the news ... (Read Full Article)
    

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15. Katrina Kaif: A girl doesn’t look for six-packs in a man

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    Katrina Kaif is dating the man who started the trend of six-packs in Bollywood industry - Salman Khan. She praises all actors today who are following his footsteps and have build... (Read Full Article)
    

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16. Bebo admires Aishwarya - TopNews

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    ...shwaryaTopNews - 2 hours agoMumbai: Though she do not share a good rapport with the Bachchans, but Bollywood hot gal Bebo aka Kareena Kapoor can't stop praising Ash's way of handling her career and family the... (Read Full Article)
    

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