Which Is The First Cinema Hall Of Assam?

Jonaki Cinema Hall, established in 1937 in Tezpur, by none other than Rupkonwar Jyotiprasad Agarwala, the father of Assamese cinema.

About Jonaki Cinema Hall:

  • Location: Tezpur, Assam

  • Founder: Jyotiprasad Agarwala

  • Established: 1937

  • Significance: Venue for promoting Assamese films, art, and drama; cultural center for Assamese identity

Jonaki was not just a movie theatre but a cultural institution, set up by Agarwala with the vision of creating a platform for Assamese films and theatrical arts. It was closely tied to the screening of "Joymoti" (1935), the first Assamese film, also directed by him.


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