Chapter 1
The birth of Hindi cinema
Chapter 2
The magic of the masala film
Chapter 3
The heartbeat of song and dance
Chapter 4
Bollywood goes global
YOUR GOAL
Master of The world of Bollywood
Ch 4 · Bollywood goes global
sonia Bollywood goes global
Global Bollywood! From Mumbai to London, we're taking the stage! Global Bollywood!
sonia Bollywood films have had a profound influence on Nigerian pop culture and the development of Hausa-language literature.
sonia The 1995 film DDLJ connected deeply with Indians living abroad, establishing Bollywood's massive global market.
Fun Fact
DDLJ's historic run: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge has been showing at Mumbai's Maratha Mandir cinema since October 1995.
Glossary
diaspora (noun)
The dispersion of people from their original homeland. In the late 1990s, the Indian diaspora in Western nations catalyzed the international reach of Hindi cinema.
The dispersion of people from their original homeland. In the late 1990s, the Indian diaspora in Western nations catalyzed the international reach of Hindi cinema.
Quiz
What is the name of the Mumbai theater where Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge has played since 1995?
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What term is commonly used to describe the global community of Indian people living outside India?
Quiz
In which country did the 2016 Bollywood film Dangal make over 190 million dollars at the box office?
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Which actor played the lead role in the record-breaking global hits Dangal and 3 Idiots?
Quiz
In which African nation did Bollywood films heavily influence Hausa-language love stories and culture?
Quiz
Which 1995 film holds the record for the longest-running theatrical release in Indian history?