National Cinema Day 2024: Know the History and Other Important Facts of Our Cinema

National Film Day is a celebration of cinema and all those who work in it around the world. It is a day when film lovers come together to enjoy their favorite films on the big screen.

In India, National Cinema Day is coming again, on September 20, 2024. On this day, cinemas across the country offer discounted tickets and other special promotions. It’s a great opportunity to watch your favorite movie or try a new one.

— Multiplex Association of India (@MAofIndia) September 17, 2024

National Film Day reminds us that movies have the power to bring people together and transport us to different worlds. It’s a day to celebrate our love of movies and to appreciate all the hard work that goes into making them.

National Film Day is a reminder of the power of film and how it can bring people together. It’s a day to celebrate our love of movies and to appreciate all the hard work that goes into making them.

What is the history of National Film Day?

The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) celebrated National Film Day for the first time in India on September 23, 2022 to mark the reopening of cinema halls after the coronavirus pandemic.

Here’s a sweet reminder of India’s first ever National Cinema Day! This Friday, watch the hottest blockbusters for just Rs. 75 at all our partner theatres across India. Let’s celebrate the magic of cinema on 23rd September 2022.#2022NationalFilmDay #September23

— Multiplex Association of India (@MAofIndia) September 20, 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.

National Film Day was originally scheduled for September 16, but in response to requests from stakeholders, it will now be held on September 23 to maximize participation. #2022NationalFilmDay #September23 pic.twitter.com/c5DeDCYaMD — Multiplex Association of India (@MAofIndia) September 13, 2022

The event was a success, with more than 6.5 million people watching the film that day.

National Film Day attracted around 6.5 million moviegoers to cinemas across India. It set a new record for cinema attendance in 2022#2022NationalFilmDay pic.twitter.com/SOOCqulvVx — Multiplex Association of India (@MAofIndia) September 23, 2022

Important facts about the movie

On National Film Day, here are some important facts and statistics about film:

  • The first film produced in India was Raja Harishchandra. It was a silent film released in 1913 by Dadasaheb Phalke.
  • According to Statista, “India’s film industry was valued at over Rs 18,000 crore in FY 2019 and is expected to touch Rs 26,000 crore by the end of FY 2024.”
  • According to India Vanity Fair, in the 1970s, Indian films surpassed the United States to become the world’s largest film producer, and the name “Bollywood” was created.
  • The 1932 Bollywood film Inder Sabha holds the record for the most number of songs in a film, containing 70 songs.
  • Statista mentions that as of March 2022, the biographical film Dangal has grossed nearly $233 million outside of India.
  • The first permanent movie theater was the Edison Theater, which opened in 1896 in Buffalo, New York.
  • As of 2023, the highest-grossing film is Barbie, which has grossed $1,445,638,421 worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo.

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