Bollywood v/s Lollywood: 75 Years of Indian and Pakistani Cinema

Abstract

As we have completed 75 years of independence, we are celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsaw. It’s a good time to reflect on our development journey since independence. During this long journey, we have achieved new heights in many aspects of life. We have prospered as a nation. When India got its freedom from Britain, it was divided into two nations, India and Pakistan. Partition was our biggest tragedy; it divided hearts as well as resources. Entertainment has always been the soul of Hindustan, but during the partition, this soul of our loving India was also divided. After independence, the Indian film industry became known as “Bollywood,” and the Pakistani film industry as “Lollywood.” In the 75 years since independence, Bollywood and Lollywood have taken a long journey full of ups and downs. In 2022, approximately 2800 films will be made in India, earning rupees 3800 Crore, while only 40 to 45 films will be made in Pakistan, earning less than a film in India. According to a report, at one time, eight studios were working in Lahore, but now only three studios are working where films are shot, while there are more than 50 film production companies in India. In this research paper, the au