Bollywood films are mainly made in which language?
AnswerHindi
Bollywood is the Hindi-language film industry.
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Bollywood facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about Bollywood films, music and Hindi cinema history, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which feature is a signature of classic Bollywood films?
AnswerSong-and-dance numbers
Musical numbers are a hallmark of Bollywood storytelling.
Going deeper
Who directed Raja Harishchandra, considered India's first full-length feature film?
AnswerDadasaheb Phalke
Phalke made Raja Harishchandra and is called the father of Indian cinema.
Which 2001 film about a village cricket match earned an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film?
AnswerLagaan
Lagaan was nominated at the 74th Academy Awards.
The 1975 classic Sholay is often described as blending drama with which Hollywood genre?
AnswerWestern
Sholay is famous as a 'curry Western' with bandits and heroes.
Expert level
What was India's first sound film?
AnswerAlam Ara
Alam Ara, released in 1931, was India's first talkie.
Which 1957 film was India's first nomination for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film?
AnswerMother India
Mother India was nominated at the 30th Academy Awards.
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