National Cinema Day 2023: learn the history and other important facts about our cinema

National Cinema Day is a celebration of cinema around the world and all the people who make it possible. It is a day for film lovers to gather and enjoy their favorite films on the big screen.

In India, National Cinema Day is celebrated on October 13, 2023. On this day, cinemas across the country offer discounted tickets and other special promotions. This is a great opportunity to watch your favorite movie or try a new one.

National Cinema Day is a reminder of cinema’s power to bring people together and transport us to different worlds. It’s a day where we celebrate our love for film and appreciate all the hard work that goes into making movies.

National Cinema Day serves as a reminder of the power of cinema and how it brings people together. It’s a day where we celebrate our love for film and appreciate all the hard work that goes into making movies.

National Cinema Day is again on October 13. Join us at over 4,000 screens across India for an incredible cinema experience, with cinema tickets priced at just Rs. 99. It’s a perfect day to enjoy your favorite movies with friends and family. #National Cinema Day 2023 #October 13 pic.twitter.com/Pe02t9F8rg

— Multiplex Association of India (@MAofIndia)
September 21, 2023

What is the history of National Cinema Day?

National Cinema Day was first observed in India on 23 September 2022 by the Multiplex Association of India (MAI) to commemorate the re-opening of cinema halls after the COVID-19 pandemic.

China is coming together to celebrate ‘National Cinema Day’ on September 16, to offer movies for just Rs 75. #National Cinema Day 2022 #16.September

— Multiplex Association of India (@MAofIndia)
September 2, 2022

The event was initially scheduled for September 16, 2022, but was later postponed to September 23, 2022 due to requests from various stakeholders to maximize participation.

The National Cinema Day was previously announced for September 16, however, at the request of various stakeholders and to increase participation, it would now be held on September 23 #National Cinema Day 2022 #23 September pic.twitter.com/c5DeDCYaMD

— Multiplex Association of India (@MAofIndia)
September 13, 2022

The event was a success, with more than 6.5 million people going to the cinema that day.

National Cinema Day attracted around 6.5+ million viewers to theaters across India. It sets a new record for cinema attendance in 2022#National Cinema Day 2022 pic.twitter.com/SOOCqulvVx

— Multiplex Association of India (@MAofIndia)
September 23, 2022

Important facts about cinema

On National Cinema Day, here are some important facts and statistics about our Indian cinema:

  • The first film made in India was Raja Harishchandra. It was a silent film and was released by Dadasaheb Phalke in 1913.
  • According to Statista: “The Indian film industry was valued at more than 180 billion rupees in fiscal year 2019 and is estimated to reach up to 260 billion rupees by the end of fiscal year 2024.”
  • In the 1970s, Indian cinema surpassed America to become the world’s largest film producer, and the name “Bollywood” was coined, according to India Glitz.
  • Inder Sabha, a Bollywood film released in 1932, holds the record for the most songs in a film, with 70 songs.
  • Statista mentions that the biopic Dangal has earned nearly $233 million at the box office outside India till March 2022.

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