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Bollywood is one of the most popular film industries in the world. With more than 1000 movies released every year, Bollywood has a huge fan following across the globe. Let’s explore how Bollywood came into existence and what it means for India.
Bollywood is a portmanteau of Bombay and Hollywood, the two most influential film industries in the world. The history of Bollywood can be traced back to the early 20th century when cinema was introduced to India by Dadasaheb Phalke, who made his first movie Raja Harishchandra in 1913 with a budget of ₹20,000 (approximately $2,000).