Urduwood

English

Etymology

Blend of Urdu + Bollywood, a term mainly used by Hindu nationalists, referring to the Hindi movie industry's usage of Urdu words in its film's songs and its alleged bias against Hindus and Hinduism.

Proper noun

Urduwood

  1. (India, Hindutva, informal, Internet slang) Bollywood.
    • 2017, FirstPost
      Four, although Baahubali is not a Bollywood film, Baahubali trolls resent the success of Bollywood’s three Khans, because they are non-Hindus – hence the “Urduwood” taunt.

Antonyms

  • Godi media (Indian mass media that supports Narendra Modi)

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