Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, released in 1995, is widely recognized for its portrayal of Indian culture and values to a global audience, making it a landmark film in the history of Indian diaspora cinema.

Bollywood is a portmanteau of 'Bombay' (Mumbai) and 'Hollywood' and is commonly used to refer to the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai, India.

Gurinder Chadha is a British filmmaker of Indian origin known for her films that delve into the lives and experiences of the Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom, such as 'Bend It Like Beckham' and 'Bride & Prejudice'.

Masala films are a genre of Indian cinema that typically combine elements of action, romance, comedy, drama, and music, catering to a wide range of audiences.

Lagaan, released in 2001, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, becoming the first Indian film to receive this prestigious recognition.

NRI stands for Non-Resident Indian, referring to Indian citizens who reside outside of India.

Mira Nair is an Indian-American filmmaker whose films often delve into the experiences and struggles of Indian diaspora communities, such as 'Salaam Bombay!' and 'Mississippi Masala'.

Bhangra is a genre of Indian folk music and dance originating from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan.

Slumdog Millionaire, released in 2008, directed by Danny Boyle, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for its song 'Jai Ho', becoming the first Indian film to receive this honor.

PIO stands for Person of Indian Origin, referring to individuals of Indian descent who are citizens of other countries.

Bajrangi Bhaijaan, released in 2015, directed by Kabir Khan, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, becoming the third Indian film to receive this nomination.

Garba is a genre of Indian folk music and dance originating from the Gujarat region of India.

Parasite, released in 2019, directed by Bong Joon-ho, won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, becoming the third Indian film to receive this honor.

Kathak is a genre of Indian classical music and dance originating from the northern regions of India.

Jallikattu, released in 2019, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, becoming the fourth Indian film to receive this nomination.