Etymology
The term "Bollywood" is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (the former name of Mumbai) and "Hollywood", the major American film industry.
Meaning
Bollywood refers to the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai, India. It is the largest film industry in India and one of the largest in the world by the number of films produced annually.
Origin
The term "Bollywood" was first coined in the 1970s by the Indian film journalist Bunny Reuben, who was inspired by the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles. The term quickly gained popularity and became widely used to refer to the Hindi-language film industry in Mumbai.
Significance
Bollywood is an iconic part of Indian culture and is widely followed in India and around the world. Bollywood films are known for their colorful costumes, elaborate dance sequences, and dramatic storylines. They often explore themes of love, family, and social issues, and have a significant influence on Indian society.
Bollywood has also played a major role in the global popularity of Indian culture. Bollywood films have been exported to over 100 countries and have been dubbed into numerous languages. They have also inspired countless other films, TV shows, and music around the world.
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