I was in the movie theater with a small group of people in 2018.” present were a lot more people present this time. Many of them were crying and smiling,” recalls Ms. Rafiqi, who went to a Delhi movie theater with her sister.
Ms. Rafiqi claims she has a “emotional connect” with the movie, which is a tragic love story that takes place in her native Kashmir, which is ruled by India.
Seeing a bit of home on the big screen is a pleasant experience. You feel as though you are there as they drive through the streets of Kashmir, the woman claims.
Popular director Imtiaz Ali’s script Laila Majnu scored well in its second run at the box office despite scarcely making an impression on its initial release. It is just one of many Indian movies, some of which were released over 20 years ago, that are gaining popularity as more people go to see them on large screens.
Similar to other film industries worldwide, the Indian film industry has experienced fluctuations since the coronavirus pandemic closed theaters for several months, forcing many people to switch to streaming services. It hasn’t yet reached its previous apex.
