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Bollywood could take years to recover from lockdowns

By DW
06 February 2022   |   12:54 pm
With its dance numbers and peppy songs, Bollywood movies offer millions an escape from the drudgery of daily life, but deserted cinemas have left India's film industry desperate for a happier plotline next year.

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