Saleem Nasir, a gossip columnist, is credited with naming Lollywood.
Origin of the Name
The term "Lollywood" was coined by Saleem Nasir, who was a gossip columnist for the now-defunct Glamour magazine. He created the name by combining "Lahore," the city that served as the center of Pakistan's film industry for many decades, with "Hollywood," the renowned hub of the American film industry.
How the Name Was Formed
- Lahore: The primary location of Pakistan's film industry in its early years.
- Hollywood: The well-known center of the US film industry, often used as a suffix for other film industries globally (e.g., Bollywood, Nollywood).
- Combination: Saleem Nasir combined these two names to create "Lollywood."
The term became a popular, albeit informal, name for the Pakistani film industry, particularly when Lahore was its main base. While Karachi and Islamabad have also become significant centers for Pakistani cinema today, the name "Lollywood" persists in common usage.
