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Bollywood films are wildly popular in India and around the world! Watching a few before your trip is a good way to learn about Indian popular cultures, and provide some fuel for conversation with the friends you'll make in India.
FilmFinder 
The UNC-Chapel Hill Media Resource Center's FilmFinder makes it easy to find Indian films, both classic and modern. Choose "India" in the Origin box. You can narrow your search by genre, date, and other criteria.
Bollywood Online
Numerous web resources can help you learn about Bollywood films. Here are two:
Bollywood Premier provides everything a Bollywood fan could dream of--song lyrics, still photos, entertainment news, trailers, Babe Watch, and more--all for free.
BollywoodWorld.com provides reviews, trailers, images, and music from new and fairly recent Bollywood productions. The "What is Bollywood?" section provides an introduction for new viewers. Catch up on your star gossip too!
Wikipedia's article on Bollywood discusses cinematic conventions, the history of Bollywood film, classic and modern stars, and many other topics. Links to related articles and web sites can help you learn more on your interests.
