Bollywood: The Global Cinema

Have you ever seen any movies that are not American, British or Norwegian?

If not, you may be surprised to hear that the largest movie-producing country in the world is in fact India!

Read the text in your textbook or the shortcut version below to learn more.

Bustling night time market at Bandra West, Mumbai, India. Crowd of shoppers and market traders in the hustle and bustle outside Bandra West railway station. Huge Bollywood movie posters are on display in the background. Bustling night time market at Bandra West, Mumbai, India. Crowd of shoppers and market traders in the hustle and bustle outside Bandra West railway station. Huge Bollywood movie posters are on display in the background.

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