Who discovered Bollywood?

"Bollywood" was probably invented in Bombay-based film trade journals in the 1960s or 1970s, though the exact inventor varies by account. Film journalist Bevinda Collaco claims she coined the term for the title of her column in Screen magazine.
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Who was the first person in Bollywood?

It is often considered the first full-length Indian feature film. Raja Harishchandra features Dattatraya Damodar Dabke, Anna Salunke, Bhalchandra Phalke, and Gajanan Vasudev Sane and is based on the legend of Harishchandra, with Dabke portraying the title character.
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Who is known as father of Bollywood?

Dadasaheb Phalke, byname of Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, (born April 30, 1870, Trimbak, British India [now in Maharashtra, India]—died February 16, 1944, Nashik, Maharashtra), motion picture director who is considered the father of the Indian cinema.
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When was Bollywood invented?

Bollywood, Hindi-language sector of the Indian moviemaking industry that began in Bombay (now Mumbai) in the 1930s and developed into an enormous film empire.
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What is Pollywood?

What is POLYWOOD? POLYWOOD lumber is a low-maintenance, recyclable lumber. It is a wood-alternative used in outdoor furniture that has exceptional durability. POLYWOOD is built to withstand hot sun, snowy winters, and strong coastal winds and requires no painting, staining, or waterproofing.
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Bollywood (History of Indian Film Industry) -Hindi



How Bollywood got its name?

Bollywood name is derived from Bombay (now Mumbai), India. Bollywood is the Mumbai Film industry (India's Hindi Film Industry). The name “Bollywood” was coined during the 1970's. It is India's and world's largest film industry in terms of films produced and released each year.
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Who is God of acting in Bollywood?

Shahrukh Khan, affectionately known as the 'Baadshah of Bollywood,' was also bestowed the title of god of acting.
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Who is called face of Indian cinema?

The face of indian cinema - MAMMOOTTY Consumer Review - MouthShut.com.
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Is Bollywood famous in world?

Though they're fewer in numbers, Bollywood films are by far the most popular in India. They are also the most popular Indian films abroad, second only to Hollywood films in box-office take worldwide. India has the most prolific film industry in terms of sheer output and numbers of viewers.
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Who is the 1st actor in the world?

According to tradition, in 534 or 535 BC, Thespis astounded audiences by leaping on to the back of a wooden cart and reciting poetry as if he was the characters whose lines he was reading. In doing so he became the world's first actor, and it is from him that we get the world thespian.
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Who was the first superstar?

Mary Pickford is a poignant portrait of the world's first international superstar. Pickford's extraordinary career as the most popular silent screen actress of the day made her the most powerful woman in the history of movies and helped shape America's obsessive culture of celebrity.
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Who is box office king?

Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar are the box office king in India . Salman Khan has the 2nd highest all time box office collection and Akshay Kumar has the highest in terms of total collection . Salman Khan has 10 highest grossers of the year.
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Where is Lollywood?

Lollywood (Punjabi and Urdu: لالی وُڈ lâli vuḍ) refers to the Pakistani Urdu and Punjabi-language film industry based in Lahore. Since the partition of India in 1947, Lahore has been the center of Pakistani cinema, with films being produced both in Urdu and Punjabi.
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What is Kollywood and Tollywood?

Tollywood. Bengali film industry in West Bengal, India/Telugu film industry in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. 6. Kollywood. Tamil language film industry, based in Chennai, India./Nepal's film industry.
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Which are top 5 film industries in world?

Top 10 Movie Industries in the World
  1. Hollywood. Hollywood is by far the most influential movie industry in the world. ...
  2. Bollywood. Bollywood is the unofficial name of the Hindi cinema which is in India. ...
  3. Cinema of China. ...
  4. United Kingdom. ...
  5. Cinema of Japan (Nihon Eiga) ...
  6. South Korean Cinema. ...
  7. France. ...
  8. Germany.
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Can KGF 2 beat bahubali?

Collecting Rs. 255.05 cr in just seven days of its release, KGF – Chapter 2 has managed to beat the SS Rajamouli directorial Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion which collected Rs. 266.75 cr in 8 days of its release to become the all-time fastest Rs.
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Which is the No 1 flop movie in India?

1. Bombay Velvet, Rs 125 Crores. We are sure that just like us most of you have still not watched this Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma starrer. And we aren't surprised at all, for obvious reasons.
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Which is the biggest film studio in India?

Ramoji Film City is an integrated film studio complex located in Hyderabad, India. Spread over 1,666 acres, it is the largest integrated film city in the world and as such has been certified by the Guinness World Records as the largest studio complex in the world.
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Who is the richest director in Bollywood?

From Karan Johar To Rohit Shetty, Here Are 9 Of The Richest Directors In India
  • Rajkumar Hirani | ₹1300 Crores. ...
  • Sanjay Leela Bhansali | ₹940 Crores. ...
  • Anurag Kashyap | ₹850 Crores. ...
  • Meghna Gulzar | ₹830 Crores. ...
  • Kabir Khan | ₹400 Crores. ...
  • Anurag Basu | ₹330 Crores. ...
  • Rohit Shetty | ₹290 Crores. ...
  • S.S. Rajamouli | ₹110 Crores.
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Who is richest producer in India?

Top 10 Richest Bollywood Producers
  • Ronnie Screwvala. ... ...
  • Arjan Lulla. ... ...
  • Aditya Chopra. He is the chairperson of the biggest Production House in Mumbai. ...
  • Karan Johar. ... ...
  • Ekta Kapoor. ... ...
  • Shah Rukh Khan. and Gauri Khan. ...
  • Anil Ambani. Anil Ambani is the leading businessmen in India. ...
  • Aamir Khan.
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