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
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.
In Bollywood, what is a 'playback singer'?
AnswerA singer who pre-records songs that actors lip-sync
Playback singers record songs that on-screen actors mime.
What are the Filmfare Awards?
AnswerAwards honoring Hindi-language films
Filmfare Awards, begun in 1954, honor achievements in Hindi cinema.
Expert level
In what year was Raja Harishchandra released?
Answer1913
Raja Harishchandra premiered in 1913.
What was India's first sound film?
AnswerAlam Ara
Alam Ara, released in 1931, was India's first talkie.
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