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Bollywood (Hindi: बॉलीवूड, Urdu: بالی وڈ) is the informal term popularly used for the 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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Indian Bollywood actor Gulshan Grover (R) and director Karan Razdan (2nd R) ride in an auto-rickshaw in Ahmedabad on March 21, 2010. Grover and Razdan are in town for the promotion of their forthcoming film Mittal v/s Mittal.

Indian Bollywood actor Gulshan Grover (R) and director Karan Razdan (2nd R) ride in an auto-rickshaw in Ahmedabad on March 21, 2010. Grover and Razdan are in town for the promotion of their forthcoming film Mittal v/s Mittal.

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Indian Bollywood super star Sanjay Dutt receives a life achievement award at the closing ceremony of the Sixth Muscat Film Festival in the Omani capital on March 20, 2010.

Indian Bollywood super star Sanjay Dutt receives a life achievement award at the closing ceremony of the Sixth Muscat Film Festival in the Omani capital on March 20, 2010.

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Indian Bollywood super star Sanjay Dutt receives a life achievement award at the closing ceremony of the Sixth Muscat Film Festival in the Omani capital on March 20, 2010.

Indian Bollywood super star Sanjay Dutt receives a life achievement award at the closing ceremony of the Sixth Muscat Film Festival in the Omani capital on March 20, 2010.

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Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, seen, during the National Film awards, in New Delhi, India, Friday, March 19, 2010. Chopra received the best actress award.

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, seen, during the National Film awards, in New Delhi, India, Friday, March 19, 2010. Chopra received the best actress award.

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Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, left, and actor Arjun Rampal stand together during the National Film awards, in New Delhi, India, Friday, March 19, 2010. Ranaut and Rampal received the best supporting actor awards.

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, left, and actor Arjun Rampal stand together during the National Film awards, in New Delhi, India, Friday, March 19, 2010. Ranaut and Rampal received the best supporting actor awards.

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Indian President Pratibha Patil, left, confers best actor award to Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra for her role in the feature film "Fashion" during the National Film awards, in New Delhi, India, Friday, March 19, 2010.

Indian President Pratibha Patil, left, confers best actor award to Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra for her role in the feature film "Fashion" during the National Film awards, in New Delhi, India, Friday, March 19, 2010.

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Indian Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan inaugurates the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Voting Weekend 2010 in Mumbai on March 19, 2010.

Indian Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan inaugurates the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Voting Weekend 2010 in Mumbai on March 19, 2010.

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Indian Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan inaugurates the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Voting Weekend 2010 in Mumbai on March 19, 2010.

Indian Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan inaugurates the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Voting Weekend 2010 in Mumbai on March 19, 2010.

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Indian Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan inaugurates the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Voting Weekend 2010 in Mumbai on March 19, 2010.

Indian Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan inaugurates the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Voting Weekend 2010 in Mumbai on March 19, 2010.

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Pirated CDs and DVDs of Bollywood films are displayed for sale at a roadside stall in Ahmadabad, India, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Hollywood and Bollywood are joining arms to fight piracy, with the announcement Thursday of a coalition between the Motion Picture Association of America and seven Indian companies to tackle counterfeiting in one the world's largest film markets.

Pirated CDs and DVDs of Bollywood films are displayed for sale at a roadside stall in Ahmadabad, India, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Hollywood and Bollywood are joining arms to fight piracy, with the announcement Thursday of a coalition between the Motion Picture Association of America and seven Indian companies to tackle counterfeiting in one the world's largest film markets.

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Dan Glickman, the outgoing chairman of the Motion Picture Association of America, left and and Chairman of Bollywood's Yash Raj Films Yash Chopra attend a session on piracy in film industry during OFICCI frames 2010 in Mumbai, India, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Hollywood and Bollywood are joining arms to fight piracy, with the announcement Thursday of a coalition between the Motion Picture Association of America and seven Indian companies to tackle counterfeiting in one the world's largest film markets.

Dan Glickman, the outgoing chairman of the Motion Picture Association of America, left and and Chairman of Bollywood's Yash Raj Films Yash Chopra attend a session on piracy in film industry during OFICCI frames 2010 in Mumbai, India, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Hollywood and Bollywood are joining arms to fight piracy, with the announcement Thursday of a coalition between the Motion Picture Association of America and seven Indian companies to tackle counterfeiting in one the world's largest film markets.

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Indian Bollywood actress Nandita Das listens at a ceremony in Mumbai on March 16, 2010.

Indian Bollywood actress Nandita Das listens at a ceremony in Mumbai on March 16, 2010.

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Indian Bollywood actors Rahul Bose (L) and Irfan Khan (C) together with director Karan Johar (R) listen to an unseen speaker at a ceremony in Mumbai on March 16, 2010.

Indian Bollywood actors Rahul Bose (L) and Irfan Khan (C) together with director Karan Johar (R) listen to an unseen speaker at a ceremony in Mumbai on March 16, 2010.

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Chief Minister of the western Indian state of Maharashtra Ashok Chawan (2R) poses with Bollywood celebrities Shah Rukh Khan (C), Yash Chopra (R) and Victoria Koblenko (L) at a ceremony in Mumbai on March 16, 2010.

Chief Minister of the western Indian state of Maharashtra Ashok Chawan (2R) poses with Bollywood celebrities Shah Rukh Khan (C), Yash Chopra (R) and Victoria Koblenko (L) at a ceremony in Mumbai on March 16, 2010.

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Chief Minister of the western Indian state of Maharashtra Ashok Chawan (2L) smiles as he poses with Bollywood celebrities Karan Johar (L) Shah Rukh Khan (C), Yash Chopra (2R) and Katrina Kaif (R) at a ceremony in Mumbai on March 16, 2010.

Chief Minister of the western Indian state of Maharashtra Ashok Chawan (2L) smiles as he poses with Bollywood celebrities Karan Johar (L) Shah Rukh Khan (C), Yash Chopra (2R) and Katrina Kaif (R) at a ceremony in Mumbai on March 16, 2010.

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Fox Filmed Entertainment Chairman James Nicholas Gaianpulos (L) and Bollywood director Karan Johar sit at a ceremony in Mumbai on March 16, 2010.

Fox Filmed Entertainment Chairman James Nicholas Gaianpulos (L) and Bollywood director Karan Johar sit at a ceremony in Mumbai on March 16, 2010.

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Chief Minister of the western Indian state of Maharashtra Ashok Chawan (2R) poses with Bollywood celebrities Shah Rukh Khan (C), Yash Chopra (R) and Victoria Koblenko (L) at a ceremony in Mumbai on March 16, 2010.

Chief Minister of the western Indian state of Maharashtra Ashok Chawan (2R) poses with Bollywood celebrities Shah Rukh Khan (C), Yash Chopra (R) and Victoria Koblenko (L) at a ceremony in Mumbai on March 16, 2010.

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Indian Bollywood director Yash Chopra (R) and celebrity Victoria Koblenko pose at a ceremony in Mumbai on March 16, 2010.

Indian Bollywood director Yash Chopra (R) and celebrity Victoria Koblenko pose at a ceremony in Mumbai on March 16, 2010.

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Indian Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan gestures at a ceremony in Mumbai on March 16, 2010.

Indian Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan gestures at a ceremony in Mumbai on March 16, 2010.

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Indian Bollywood celebrities Victoria Koblenko poses at a ceremony in Mumbai on March 16, 2010.

Indian Bollywood celebrities Victoria Koblenko poses at a ceremony in Mumbai on March 16, 2010.

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Indian Bollywood actor Gulshan Grover (R) and director Karan Razdan (2nd R) ride in an auto-rickshaw in Ahmedabad on March 21, 2010. Grover and Razdan are in town for the promotion of their forthcoming film Mittal v/s Mittal.

Indian Bollywood actor Gulshan Grover (R) and director Karan Razdan (2nd R) ride in an auto-rickshaw in Ahmedabad on March 21, 2010. Grover and Razdan are in town for the promotion of their forthcoming film Mittal v/s Mittal.

AFP 

Indian Bollywood super star Sanjay Dutt receives a life achievement award at the closing ceremony of the Sixth Muscat Film Festival in the Omani capital on March 20, 2010.

Indian Bollywood super star Sanjay Dutt receives a life achievement award at the closing ceremony of the Sixth Muscat Film Festival in the Omani capital on March 20, 2010.

AFP 

Indian Bollywood super star Sanjay Dutt receives a life achievement award at the closing ceremony of the Sixth Muscat Film Festival in the Omani capital on March 20, 2010.

Indian Bollywood super star Sanjay Dutt receives a life achievement award at the closing ceremony of the Sixth Muscat Film Festival in the Omani capital on March 20, 2010.

AFP 

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, seen, during the National Film awards, in New Delhi, India, Friday, March 19, 2010. Chopra received the best actress award.

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, seen, during the National Film awards, in New Delhi, India, Friday, March 19, 2010. Chopra received the best actress award.

AP 

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, left, and actor Arjun Rampal stand together during the National Film awards, in New Delhi, India, Friday, March 19, 2010. Ranaut and Rampal received the best supporting actor awards.

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, left, and actor Arjun Rampal stand together during the National Film awards, in New Delhi, India, Friday, March 19, 2010. Ranaut and Rampal received the best supporting actor awards.

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