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Bollywood : An industry

Bollywood : An industry. Basic notions. Bollywood = Bombay + Hollywood Former name of Mumbai This term exist since the 1970’s Largest film producer in India and the world Sells more tickets than Hollywood but makes less profit Bollywood movies = mostly musicals.

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Bollywood : An industry

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  1. Bollywood : Anindustry

  2. Basic notions • Bollywood = Bombay + Hollywood Former name of Mumbai • This term exist since the 1970’s • Largest film producer in India and the world • Sells more tickets than Hollywood but makes less profit • Bollywood movies = mostly musicals

  3. Ingredients • Good Guy +Bad guy • The Economic Divide • Forbidden Love • Songs and dance • Love triangles • Comedy • Dare-devil thrills • “Item girls” = physically attractive women • Bollywood too is a Family business

  4. Bollywood’s Popularity • 2000’s : increase of popularity • Bollywood movies: influence on musical films in the Western World • Strong in Africa: similar cultures… but “OldBollywood” more popular than the “ChangingBollywood” • Most of the Arab world also enjoy Bollywood.

  5. Bollywood’s Popularity • Popular in the former Soviet Union (non-controversial and non-political movies). Mithun Chakraborty is adored by many. • Frequently in the top 10 in UK, popular in the US too. This because of the huge Indian Diaspora.

  6. Reasons for success • Films that appeal to all segments of the audience • For the last few decades: release of the film's soundtrack, as tapes or CDs, before the main movie release. Goal: To pull audiences into the cinema later. But often, the soundtrack is more popular than the movie…

  7. Some Famous Actors (in India)

  8. Bollywood Babes

  9. Bollywood Exported? • Some famous hollywood/foreign movies where Indians have had major roles : • Slumdog Millionaire • The Namesake / Monsoon Wedding • Pink Panther 2 • A Mighty Heart • The Kite Runner • Darjeeling Limited • Gandhi

  10. Movies I recommend • Bobby • Umrao Jaan • Devdas (old, and new) • Dev-D • Dil Chahta Hai • Jodha Akbar • Rang de Basanti • Mughal-e-Azam • Hare Rama Hare Krishna • Sholay • Deewar • Awaara • Pyaasa • Agneepath

  11. Thank you for your Attention!Any Questions??

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