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

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.

 

 

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."

 

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.