Boycott Bollywood

boycott bollywood
phraseIntermediate
informal

A social or political movement where people refuse to watch, promote, or support Bollywood films and the Bollywood industry, often as a form of protest against perceived issues like censorship, misrepresentation, or unethical practices.

बॉलीवुड के खिलाफ बॉयकॉट करने वाले लोग कह रहे हैं कि फिल्में सामाजिक मुद्दों को उजागर नहीं करतीं

Those boycotting Bollywood say that films do not highlight social issues

कुछ अभिनेता भी बॉलीवुड के खिलाफ बॉयकॉट अभियान में शामिल हो गए हैं

Some actors have also joined the boycott campaign against Bollywood

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This movement often gains traction on social media and is driven by public dissatisfaction with Bollywood's content, representation, or industry practices.

Collocations

boycott Bollywood filmsboycott Bollywood filmsboycott Bollywood starsboycott Bollywood stars

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बॉलीवुड का बहिष्कारphrase
boycott Bollywood
बॉलीवुड से दूर रहनाphrase
to stay away from Bollywood

💡Pro Tip

Understanding the Context

The phrase 'Boycott Bollywood' is often used in discussions about social issues, censorship, or ethical concerns in the film industry. It is not just about disliking films but a form of protest.

Gold Rule

Usage in Protests

This phrase is typically used in the context of social or political protests, often driven by public dissatisfaction with Bollywood's content or practices.

📖Word Origin

The term combines 'boycott' (a form of protest by refusing to engage) and 'Bollywood' (the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai). The phrase emerged as a social and political movement in India.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in discussions about censorship, representation, or ethical concerns in the Bollywood industry. It is commonly seen in social media campaigns and political debates.

Word Breakdown

boycott
to refuse to support or engage with something as a form of protest
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Bollywood
the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai
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