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Punjabi cinema, also known as Pollywood, refers to the film industry in the [[Punjabi language]] in the Indian state of [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] and the Punjabi diaspora. The origins of Punjabi cinema can be traced back to the early 20th century. The first Punjabi film, "[[Sheela (1935 film)|Sheela]]," also known as "Pind Di Kudi," was released in 1935. Directed by K.D. Mehra, it marked the beginning of a new era in regional Indian cinema. | Punjabi cinema, also known as Pollywood, refers to the film industry in the [[Punjabi language]] in the Indian state of [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] and the Punjabi diaspora. The origins of Punjabi cinema can be traced back to the early 20th century. The first Punjabi film, "[[Sheela (1935 film)|Sheela]]," also known as "Pind Di Kudi," was released in 1935. Directed by K.D. Mehra, it marked the beginning of a new era in regional Indian cinema. | ||
[[Image:Detail-93127.jpg|thumb|center|Traditional Punjabi film set with actors in cultural attire.]] | [[Image:Detail-93127.jpg|thumb|center|Traditional Punjabi film set with actors in cultural attire.|class=only_on_mobile]] | ||
[[Image:Detail-93128.jpg|thumb|center|Traditional Punjabi film set with actors in cultural attire.|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
=== Early Years (1930s-1960s) === | === Early Years (1930s-1960s) === | ||