Srinagar gets its first multiplex; Cinema returns to Valley after almost three decades

20 Sep 2022 17:45:34
In a significant development, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant General Manoj Sinha inaugurated the first-of-its-kind multiplex in Kashmir in Shivpora locality of Srinagar district. Cinemas return to Valley after they were shut down in the region in the 1990s.
 
Srinagar gets its first multiplex
 
This multiplex, which has a capacity of 520 people is designed by INOX with the latest technology. With the opening of the multiplex, in Srinagar, Kashmiris will get a chance to see movies on the big screen after more than three decades.
 
 
"Inaugurated INOX multiplex theatre in Srinagar. Congratulations to the people, Sh. Vijay Dhar & INOX Group. A major Socio-economic revolution is sweeping through J&K in the last 3 years. It is reflection of a new dawn of hope, dreams, confidence and aspirations of people," Sinha tweeted.
 
 
Chairman of the project, and Owner Vijay Dhar, thanking the LG of J-K, said, "This was a project of passion. My happiness has no limits. We are thankful for LG sir to have inaugurated the Multiplex. Every work is 100 per cent complete. We will have a special screening for Lal Singh Chaddha. 1st of October the multiplex will open for locals."
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Notably, J-K was a preferred destination for moviemakers, which diminished due to Islamic terrrism in the region during the 1990s.
 
After the inaugural show, two of the three screens will start full-fledged shows from September 30 followed later by the third screen. Vikram Vedha, starring Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan will be the multiplex’s first premier on September 30.
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