www.bollywoodvillage.com – despite its name hinting tawdriness this website is packed full of information on Bollywood media releases, comprising film reviews, celebrity features, current news and a history of the Bollywood film industry and the development of Indian cinema.

www.BollywoodWorld.com – a comprehensive Bollywood site comprising an extensive list of forthcoming movies; in addition to biographies, music artists, galleries, release dates and trailers. A news section highlights the latest Bollywood gossip, and an array of links to affiliate sites provides a surfeit of information.

www.planetbollywood.com – a site for all Bollywood enthusiasts, offering recent newsfeeds and reviews, music, personal horoscopes, films, online opinion polls, local event information and search directories. There is also a forum available for users to exchange comments and opinions, and you can correspond with fellow Bollywood followers.

www.bollyfm.com – movies, music and trailers, and exclusive lyrics and translations sections for a variety of Bollywood enthusiasts. There is also a message forum for visitors to communicate on a variety of related topics.

www.allBollywood.com – provides a wealth of information on upcoming Bollywood movies and music releases, with actor biographies and links to external sites.

www.Bollywood.com – offers a diversity of Bollywood news, movie reviews and interviews with famed Bollywood actors and actresses. Daily updates ensure an accessible overview of the Indian film scene and other related news.

www.b4utv.com – a site dedicated to the premier Bollywood television channel available in India, UK and USA. Highlights Bollywood in the media, including upcoming films, music, and television programme schedules.

www.Indiafm.com – labelled as India’s premier Bollywood portal, with daily news updates, image galleries and music downloads, featuring a regularly updated outline of India’s top five box office films.

www.bollywoodmusic.com – a website dedicated to Hindu, Punjabi and Bhangra songs, available for download. New releases, chart lists, and copious sections proffering different music tastes and themes, from classical and carnatic to karaoke and meditation!

www.BollywoodOnline.com – the premiere Bollywood magazine on the net containing the latest gossip, news and reviews, interviews and competitions.

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