Theater's Nostalgia

Hello Dear friends and fellow movie-lovers,

There was a time when enjoying a movie in theaters was the only form of entertainment available to us.It was a time when going to a movie used to be a special event, something to look forward to and cherish.The anticipation of seeing a new release on the big screen, surrounded by other movie lovers, was electric.The experience of going to the theater was unlike any other.

The smell of freshly popped popcorn, the dimming of the lights, and the hushed whispers of excitement before the movie started, all added to the thrill of the experience.

How many of you can relate to what I am trying to say here.Irrespective of the fact that you are a movie enthusiast or not, we all share unique and personal memories of going to theaters.

For a movie buff like me who is deeply passionate about going through a roller coster of Emotions fully loaded with drama , action, suspense, comedy by living a story in a small window of 3 hours was nothing less than magic.

But today with a very heavy heart , remembering all those happy times, I would like to take a pause to mourn the passing of an era which has brought us so much joy and entertainment over the years.I am here to say goodbye to the movie theaters.

Theaters - a showcase of our rich cultural heritage.

For decades, movie theaters have been a staple of culture.Where in South Indian states, it is common for the audience to dance near the big screen when their favorite heroes began to dance, while in the Northern states of UP and Bihar, fans express their admiration by hooting or clapping when their favorite start delivers a powerful dialogue.

It used to be a place where we could let loose ourselves without worrying much about our public image.They were the perfect places to go on a romantic date or just escape with friends for a few hours in case of heartbreak or simply bunking off the College lecture.

But now, with the rise of streaming services and the pandemic, movie theaters have become a relic of the past.The convenience of watching movies on OTT platforms has surpassed the thrill and excitement that was once exclusive to the theatrical environment.

My first experience into the magical world of theaters.

I would like to recall my first experience of theater, On taking my seat for the first time in theater, I asked my dad "my ticket says it's a balcony seat but I don't see balcony here its normal row." My father smilingly explained to me that Balcony levels were designed only in a few theaters which were coming from British era, where royal families used to enjoy shows in their exclusive space.But now all those theaters have been renovated to simple halls like this.But the norm to refer last few rows as balcony seats was still there even when there were no balcony levels.

I got disappointed,  as I had imagined to experience the movie in the open air.But I could not remain disappointed for very long, because if a movie as grand as Mr.India is your movie you are bound to fall in love with the magic of Cinema inside the theater itself.

Those were simple times when audience was naive.Even when we were offered with same old content time and again in the form of love story or family drama loaded with a series of songs of big fat wedding, we accepted everything wholeheartedly just because it was packaged in a loveable experience of theaters.

With the end of this era, we will miss the excitement of seeing a new blockbuster on the big screen and sharing the experience of laughing or gasping with a crowd of strangers.

We will miss the thrill of being part of a First Day First Show, or going to the same movie again just to enjoy a popular dance number.That all has come to an end.

Goodbye the king of Entertainment

As today, I am here to pay my sincere tribute to the movie theaters, I want to thank the King of Entertainment, for delivering us pure and enjoyable entertainment seamlessly by hiding all the complexities and technicalities of playing a movie, behind its magical screen, and this magical screen has always taken us to a different world where everything was possible.Thank you, Theaters to make us believe that being Naive was a bliss to witness the magic you have created in our lives.Goodbye , you'll continue to hold a special place in our hearts forever.