Bollywood, which is a widely used name for the Indian Film Industry, churns the highest number of movies in a year as compared to any other movie industry. Bollywood has entertained masses across the world with its movies, music, and dance. United States has witnessed the increasing economic impact of Bollywood in the past few years. I would like to list a few of them - Big Production houses like DreamWorks, Walt Disney, Warner Bros, etc are investing in Bollywood movies that are made in the US and in India; Plethora of Bollywood Dance Schools generating revenues in their states; Bollywood related events that bring in revenues through tourism ex. recently hosted IIFA awards in Tampa Bay, Florida, etc.  
I have been in this country since 1993 and have been trying to spread the Bollywood fever in the United States. And I still feel that many Americans are unaware about Bollywood and its role in the United States. How wonderful would it be if we could take this step to put Bollywood on the map and eventually into my fellow American's hearts! 

Mayor Bob Buckhorn, on behalf of all Bollywood lovers out there, please help me in my efforts to recognize October 11 as the National Bollywood Day. 

Sincerely, 

Sanskriti Inamdar

Creative Director at Ishanya Dance & Fitness - Everything Bollywood!