Bollywood | Mumbai
Bollywood is the informal term used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay), India. It is the largest film industry in India and one of the largest in the world, producing hundreds of films every year.
The term "Bollywood" is a combination of the words "Bombay" (the former name of Mumbai) and "Hollywood" (the film industry based in the United States). The term was first used in the 1970s and has since become a popular way to refer to the Indian film industry as a whole.
Bollywood films are known for their elaborate song and dance sequences, melodramatic plots, and larger-than-life characters. Many Bollywood films also explore themes of love, family, and social issues such as poverty, corruption, and gender inequality.
Bollywood has a huge following in India as well as among the Indian diaspora worldwide. Bollywood stars are often treated like royalty and are some of the most recognizable and influential celebrities in the world.
