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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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"I joined movies in 1945 and I opened my company in 1949 ... I still feel I have seen a lot of things happening in this country. I have seen lot of things happen all over the world still happening, dramatic, overdramatic,..."

Dev Anand Mar 21 2010 4:03 PM from New Kerala

"All I did on my part was to offer encouragement, blessings and expert advise when required to the bidders. Beyond that, I had no role to play. I understand it's a business decision"

Shashi Tharoor Mar 21 2010 2:56 PM from Webindia123

"It will capture the spirit of the enthusiasm of the young and give young Keralites a team to identify with. It will give them a passion of the sport which has worldwide recognition and certainly national significance"

Shashi Tharoor Mar 21 2010 2:48 PM from NDTV

"I am pleased to have Kochi in IPL. The message is very loud and clear that this is a part of Kerala coming of age. It will help a lot in transformation of our state into a really a kind of place where everyone can look up to"

Shashi Tharoor Mar 21 2010 2:48 PM from NDTV

"I am NOT part of the bid but was pleased to give Rendezvous Sports World my encouragement & blessings. My interest is in transforming Kerala"

Shashi Tharoor Mar 21 2010 12:23 PM from IBN Live

"We are just looking at exhibition matches overseas. There is no second tour."

Lalit Modi Mar 21 2010 12:11 PM from Times of India

"Kerala Cricket Association is building a world class stadium. Till that is ready, IPL will provide an alternate venue"

Lalit Modi Mar 21 2010 12:11 PM from Times of India

"Mr Tharoor was involved in facilitating and trying to get a team from Kochi to bid. He is an ardent fan of the game who wanted a team from Kochi and his role ends there"

Lalit Modi Mar 21 2010 10:55 AM from Hindustan Times

"Sahara bid for Ahmedabad, Nagpur and Pune and was asked to settle for one city. The franchisees is given for the next 10 years"

Lalit Modi Mar 21 2010 10:42 AM from Webindia123

"It only shows there is no recession for the IPL and it is in the upswing"

Lalit Modi Mar 21 2010 10:42 AM from Webindia123

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165,000 complete Sport Relief mile
— Mar 21 2010 5:31 PM from Belfast Telegraph
Salman Khan sets his eyes on Deepika
— Mar 21 2010 5:17 PM from Bollywood Mantra
At 85, evergreen Devsaab casts spell on FTII students
— Mar 21 2010 5:16 PM from NDTV
Lights, camera, India
— Mar 21 2010 5:06 PM from Hindustan Times
National News: 165,000 complete Sport Relief mile
— Mar 21 2010 5:05 PM from The Birmingham Mail

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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