One of the biggest film production hubs in the world is the Bollywood, or the Hindi Film Industry. According to various reports it is estimated that it creates almost 1,500 to 2,000 films annually from its base in Mumbai, which is lauded as India's entertainment hub. The overwhelming inclusion of several musical and dance moments into practically every film produced by this sector is what best defines it. Bollywood is, by far, the most popular and famous film industry that graces the Indian Cinema. It has always been the most significant exhibition that the world saw from the spectrum of Indian films. From the era of Raj Kapoor to Dilip Kumar, from Amitabh Bachchan to Shah Rukh Khan, Bollywood has innumerable memories etched in the hearts of Indian masses. Uncountable Songs and sequences from Bollywood have been immortalized in the history of Indian cinema. So, what's the reason behind this enormous popularity of Bollywood in India? We have come up with a few reasons that will explain this.
Films Made Primarily in Hindi
Hindi is the mother tongue of almost 40% Indians. In addition to that, Hindi is also one of the two official languages in India. That is why, almost the whole of India needs to know at least the basics of Hindi. This gives a tremendous advantage to the Bollywood industry as it finds more audience than any other film industry.
Larger than Life Stars
Bollywood is an industry that relentlessly manufactures stars after stars right from its emancipation. Many of the central characters played by the actors come from the depth of poverty and go to 'rags to riches' mode. These storylines help them connect with the Indian audience on a larger scale.
Foot-tapping Dance Numbers
No matter if they are timid or enthusiastic about dancing, everyone gets up and grooves to Bollywood songs. The songs and dancing are so much pleasure, from the choreographers' suggested dance steps to our own interpretations.
Constantly Evolving Spectrum of Movies
Like every other film industry, Bollywood also has gone through changes over years. With every new trend, Bollywood increased in popularity. From the socialism influenced Raj Kapoor movies to Amitabh Bachchan's hard-core action film, the audience embraced the change. From Dilip Kumar's agony-filled portrayals to Shah Rukh's insane loverboy, the audience experienced an unreal evolution. With each change in the colors of Bollywood, they fell more in love with the industry.
