The Evolution of Bollywood

The Evolution of Bollywood

The Indian film industry is one of the largest in the world, with over 2,000 films released every year. Formerly known as Bombay Cinema, the name "Bollywood" is derived from Bombay and Hollywood. Bollywood was not always so flashy and colorful as the Bollywood we see now. India's history has largely influenced the content and types of films that were produced throughout the years, from it's days of British colonial rule, to independence and to it's partition. The industry is still transforming and growing as one of the world's multimillion film industry. This timeline serves as a helpful guide to how Bollywood has transformed and gives you a feel of what was popular during that era. To get started, scroll down and click an image.