Haryanvi cinema

Also known as Harywood, it is dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Haryanvi language, which is widely spoken in the region.

The term "Harywood" is a portmanteau of "Hary," referring to Haryana, and "Hollywood."

The history of Haryanvi cinema can be traced back to its first film, Dharti, released in 1968, directed by Kidar Sharma.

[6] Laado, released in 2000, was another significant film in Haryanvi cinema, featuring actor Ashutosh Rana and directed by Ashwini Chaudhary.

It was successful at the Haryana International Film Festival, winning six awards in 2017.