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Join us for the 122nd episode of Digital Commentary’s Unfolding Talents podcast featuring Vishek Chauhan, the iconic cinema owner of Roopbani, Purnea. A man who has spent decades in the movie business and witnessed the transformation of Indian cinema from the 90s to now, including the rise of stars like Mithun Chakraborty and Ajay Devgn.

In this deeply nostalgic and revealing conversation, Vishek shares what it was like to run a single-screen theatre when cinema was more than just entertainment. From audiences shouting and dancing during action scenes to demanding songs be played again, the culture was electric. He recalls how movies would stop mid-way due to power cuts, how reels were transported from Mumbai to Bihar, and how theatre owners would fight to get limited film prints, often through bidding wars for blockbuster releases.

Vishek also sheds light on the materials used in early theatre screens, including cloth, and how the Bhojpuri film industry played a crucial role in saving many theatres across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand. He breaks down how money flows in the business, how revenue is shared between producers and theatre owners, and the major changes in movie distribution over the years.

If you're a film lover or a true cinephile, this episode is packed with rich stories, industry insights, and cinematic nostalgia. Vishek Chauhan pulls back the curtain on the real workings of the movie business, sharing moments that shaped the theatre-going experience in India.

Watch the full episode now and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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Chapters:
00:00 – Precap
02:33 – Intro
03:38 – Single Screen vs. Multiplex: Seat Count Difference
05:13 – Playing Songs Twice on Audience Request
06:33 – Movie Interruptions Due to Power Cuts in Theatres
09:10 – How Movie Reels Were Sent from Bombay to Patna
13:13 – Theatre Owners Fighting for Movie Prints
15:33 – How Cinema Owners Bid for Blockbuster Movies
18:11 – Screen & Speaker Material: Then vs. Now
21:49 – Why Theatre Promotions Had Similar Voice Tones
23:46 – The 90s Craze of Mithun Chakraborty in Bihar
31:29 – Audiences Visiting Theatres Just for Music
33:26 – The Mass Craze of Dilwale & Raja Hindustani
39:00 – How Bhojpuri Cinema Saved Theatres in Bihar, U.P. & Jharkhand
42:10 – Why Some Theatres Played Vulgar Films
44:27 – Revenue Flow: From Theatre Owners to Producers
49:08 – Movies Then vs. Now: Distribution Changes
53:53 – Outro

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