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Officially known as the Hindi cinema, Bollywood is a blend of Bombay, India and Hollywood USA, but continues to outshine its American counterpart in terms of tickets sold and yearly output thanks to a huge and loyal following.

Its popularity extends not only to India, but to almost all of the Mideast and South Asia. As such, Bollywood films feature some of the most famous movie stars in the world.

However, with the possible exception of, Aishwarya Rai (the first Indian superstar to show great promise of making the Hollywood cross-over) most of Bollywood's hot actors and actresses are relatively unknown outside the U.S.

On the Web, check out the best of Bollywood musicals, the actors and actresses who star in them, as well as gossip and rumors off-screen, a bit of Indian movie history and trivia, plus more about why the Hindi cinema continues to fascinate...

BollyWHAT? The Guide for Clueless Fans of Bollywood Films - For the newbie and non-Hindi speaking fans, featuring translated lyrics, movie synopses, a guide to cultural references, hot rumors and gossip on Bollywood stars, and Hindi cinema's top ten hits of all time.

Bollywood Online on IndiaFM - News, features stories, pictures, the latest movie trailers, screensavers, and wallpapers of Bollywood's hottest actresses including Priyanka Chopra, Neha Dhupia, Mallika Sherawat, Aishwarya Rai, and lots more.

FilmFare Awards - The Hindi cinema Oscars, with star interviews and picture galleries, an archive of past award shows, nominee and winner lists, downloadable wallpapers.

India's Premier Bollywood Portal - BollywoodWorld.com - A Bollywood fan magnet - luring in the faithful with news, interviews, picture galleries, movie stills and trailers, live radio 24/7 featuring Hindi Bollywood songs, wallpaper downloads, e-cards, related links, chats and forum.

CBBC Newround - Bollywood - The Beeb takes on Bollywood in several features highlighting the industry's strong ties to history and Hinduism, plus star profiles and video.

Bollywood: Channel 4 Films - The U.K. television channel with a great overview on the subject including a Bollywood Who's Who, with info on top stars and directors, all-time movie favorites, current listings of Bollywood events throughout the U.K., and a hilarious take on the A-Z of Bollywood.

Top Hindi Cinema Actresses

Top Hindi Cinema Actors

Also see -> Hollywood Actors & Actresses | FilmFare Awards