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Bollywood, as you know, is the Indian film industry that produces films in Hindi. And hence, is widely popular in countries where Indians or “Desi” population is high.
There are fans spread throughout the globe. There are people in Africa who love watching Hindi movies without subtitles, in spite of not knowing the language. Most of the population abroad, who love Hindi movies, are surprisingly not Indians (apart from the US and UK). A large portion of the overseas audience of Hindi movies is not aware of our language and culture, yet, are avid watchers of these movies.
1. Pakistan
Pakistan probably comes next to India when Bollywood-mania is to be considered. There is unimaginable craze among Pakistanis on Bollywood films, celebrities and music. Shah Rukh Khan has already attained the stature of a national icon there. The Pakistan Government has declared a ban on Hindi movies owing to its culture difference and financial overpowering of the local film industry.
2. Afghanistan
The war-torn country of Afghanistan is an avid fan of ‘Hindustani movies’. Indian movies have long been an attraction there and still are among the young people. Officials can even sing Bollywood film songs without any language problem. Even now, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif and other Bollywood stars are a rage among young people. Dharmendra, Hema Malini and Amitabh Bachchan still have a huge fan following there.
3. China
Bollywood has done enough to form a peaceful relationship between India and China, two of the Asian giants. Well, things are not yet very favourable, yet Bollywood movies have managed to win many hearts in China. Yes, the Communist country has been melted with the song, dance and drama in true Bollywood style.
4. Egypt
Hindi movies were very popular in Egypt in the 1980s. The Bollywood industry flourished and there were takers of our kind of song-and-dance extravaganza there too. But, the local film industry of Egypt was facing poor revenues due to these Bollywood movies that were shown there. This is why the Egyptian government was forced to stop the screening of Indian movies.
5. Nigeria
Could you have ever imagined? Yes, Nigeria, especially the abode of the Muslim population of this African country, loves watching Bollywood movies. The strangest part? There has never been any Indian immigrant there. They have been watching Bollywood movies since the 1960s and one of their favourite is Mother India. This iconic movie has been watched and re-watched by most of the people there and they have by-hearted the songs too.
6. Indonesia
Because I’m from Indonesia. So, I explained in this section in detail. Bollywood movie popularity. Common man in Indonesia will think, Shah Rukh Khan and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai when asked about Bollywood.
7. Middle East
Bollywood is another popular choice in Middle East beside Egypt and Turkey movie. There are even TV channel dedicated to Bollywood like GEM Bollywood and MBC Bollywood. Dilwale also has big welcome in Middle East because legendary couple, non other than Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.
8. Southeast Asia.
In Malaysia, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaye is quite famous there. SRK has gained famous popularity there. Shah Rukh Khan is awarded as Datuk. Several famous movies like, Don (2006) , Roy (2015) were shot in Malaysia.
9. Americas
Bollywood is quite famous in the important cities of the US. Thanks to immigration from the Indian sub continent. I live in the San Francisco bay area and we have theaters that specifically show only Indian movies and there is more than one. And this is true for cities like New York, Dallas, Phoenix and so forth.
Same is true for Canada. However, it stops with US and Canada in the Americas.
10. Australia
Again, considerable Indian population here. So major cities will have a good release of Bollywood movies.
I dont think Bollywood movies have a good market in any other country in the world. But the South Indian movie industry has had good market in Japan - not sure if Bollywood specifically has a market here.
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