Along
with their various distinguishing characteristics, Indians are also well
known for their love for movies. Cinema has a great impact on the Indian
society and shares a significant role in Indian economy.
It is the only nation in the entire world where people are really fanatic
about film stars and worships them as God. Most Indians eagerly waits for
the Friday and spends their hard earn money on films. India has more than
13, 000 cinema halls, which are dotted in every nook and corner of the
country.
Alike other people of other Indian states, Goans are also true movie buffs,
which is is evident from the large number of cinema halls available in the
state. These 70 mm theaters displays movies of various languages. There are
more than 10 cinema halls present in various towns of Goa . Multiplex
culture is also visible in Goa. Its first multiplex, INOX Leisure Ltd was
built in record time of only 180 days and developed in an area of 40, 000
square feet. It is located at D.B.Road, Champal in Panaji.
Some famed cinema halls in Goa are:
1. Cine Samrat / Ashok Theatre,
18th June Road, Panaji, Goa
2. INOX Leisure Cinema,
Old Gmc Complex, D.B. Road (near Municipal market),
Panjim, Panaji, Goa
3. Cine Alankar,
Near LIC Building, Panaji
4. Cine Vasco,
Below Salgaonkar House, FI Gomes Road, Opp. Bus Stand Vasco,
Null, Goa
5. Niagara Cinema,
Babquegal and near old market, Cuchorem, Goa
6. Shivam Cinema,
Vasco-Da-Gama, Panaji, Goa
7. Osia Multiplex,
Osia Commercial Arcade, 213/ 214 A Wing 2nd Floor,
Margaon, Goa
8. Cine Vishant,
Margaon, Goa
9. El Monte Cinema,
Harbour Road, Vasco-Da-Gama, Goa
10. Cine Paradise,
Near Municipality Teiebhat Colvadda,
Cuncolim, Goa
11. Hira Talkies
Near Municipal Ground,
Bicholim, Goa
